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Turkey economic policy and financial regulation

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Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has outlined the strategic roadmap for the 2027-2029 Medium Term Program, focusing on economic growth and financial integrity. Initial reports highlighted economic performance, noting a 1.1% quarterly and 2.3% annual growth rate in the second quarter of 2023. Şimşek addressed tax audit strategies, stating that the audit rate for large companies rose to 31.3% in 2026, while the rate for small companies decreased to 1.1%. He emphasized a shift toward using big data and artificial intelligence to encourage voluntary compliance. Subsequent updates expanded on the government’s commitment to combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and illegal financial activities. Şimşek also addressed international compliance, noting that Turkey’s framework for natural gas payments, specifically regarding imports from Iran, is managed through agreements with the United States to ensure adherence to U.S. regulations. To combat stagflation, discussions have shifted toward the necessity of a production-based economy driven by technology and R&D to stabilize the trade deficit and boost tax revenue. In September 2026, Şimşek expanded his outreach through economic consultations in ~~Bolu. Meeting with the~~ Bolu ~~Governor, the Bolu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and AK Party officials, he focused on local production, regional economic priorities, and investment opportunities. These sessions were intended~~ to align local feedback with central government policies. Following this, at the Istanbul Economy Forum in October 2026, Şimşek reaffirmed a commitment to price stability and fiscal discipline, noting that the disinflation process has slowed due to energy supply shocks and global conflicts. He highlighted a public debt-to-GDP ratio of 22 percent and a budget deficit below 3 percent as buffers against external shocks. Despite these assurances, domestic scrutiny remains high. Political figures and labor representatives have raised concerns regarding the gap between official inflation statistics and the actual cost of living for retirees and low-income earners. Furthermore, parliamentary inquiries have questioned the upward revision of inflation targets in the Medium-Term Program and its subsequent impact on the purchasing power of pensioners and civil servants.

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