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Reactions to Türkiye's 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program

Overview

The Turkish government has released its 2027–2029 Medium-Term Program (OVP), a strategic roadmap focused on disinflation, fiscal discipline, and sustainable growth. While the program aims for single-digit inflation by 2029, recent updates have adjusted the 2026 year-end inflation forecast to 28.4%, with subsequent targets of 21% in 2027, 13.5% in 2028, and 9% in 2029.

Government officials, including Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek, have highlighted the complete removal of the Currency-Protected Deposit (KKM) scheme and a significant increase in foreign exchange reserves, which reached $188.2 billion by late August 2026. Economic growth projections for 2026 have also been adjusted, with targets ranging between 3.3% and 3.5%. Regarding social security, the program projects wage increases of 9.04% for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees, and 7% for civil servants and civil servant retirees, while aiming for tax revenues to reach 27.7 trillion TL by 2029.

Opposition leaders and academic observers have criticized the program’s credibility and sectoral allocations. Republican People's Party (CHP) Deputy Chairman Orhan Sarıbal noted that the 2026 inflation target was revised from 16% to 28.4%, a change he described as “nearly 100 percent.” He also warned of the impact on farmers following a 30% reduction in the agricultural budget, arguing the plan fails to protect them from rising fuel and fertilizer costs. Additionally, Gökhan Günaydın of the YENİ Party condemned the program as a “desperate struggle,” citing rising wealth inequality. Conversely, Finance Minister Şimşek maintains the OVP is a necessary phase of macroeconomic balancing intended to achieve price stability through coordinated policies.

Entities

Cevdet Yılmaz · Ministry of Treasury and Finance · Turkey · Presidency of Strategy and Budget · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Turkey Medium Term Program faces criticism over inflation targets

    Turkey’s 2027–2029 Medium Term Program faces criticism from opposition leaders over revised inflation targets and reduced agricultural spending, despite government aims for long-term stability.

  2. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 31 sources
    Turkey unveils 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program with revised targets

    Turkey's 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program revises 2026 inflation targets to 28.4% and growth to 3.3%, while announcing the total elimination of the Currency-Protected Deposit (KKM) scheme.

  3. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Turkish business leaders react to new Medium-Term Program

    Turkish business leaders evaluate the new Medium-Term Program, focusing on inflation targets, real sector financing, and the insurance sector's role in managing earthquake-related economic risks.

  4. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 123 sources
    Turkey unveils 2027-2029 Medium Term Program economic roadmap

    Turkey has unveiled its 2027-2029 Medium Term Program, targeting single-digit inflation by 2029, 5% economic growth, and $450 billion in exports while creating 2.1 million new jobs.

  5. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Turkey to announce 2027–2029 Medium Term Program on September 6

    Turkey's Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced that the 2027–2029 Medium Term Program (OVP) will be unveiled on September 6, detailing macroeconomic targets and structural reforms.

  6. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Turkey prepares updated Medium Term Program for 2027-2029

    Turkey's economic management is preparing an updated Medium Term Program for 2027-2029, with an announcement expected in early September to address inflation, growth, and fiscal reforms.

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