# Yeni Parti political platform and campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yeni-parti-political-platform-and-campaign
> Updated: 2026-10-03T11:53:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Yeni Parti leader Özgür Özel has been conducting political tours in Turkey, focusing on economic reform and social welfare. In Edirne, Özel pledged to provide free healthcare for retirees at state, university, and family health centers, including the elimination of examination fees and pharmacy co-payments. He also expressed intent to return privatized bridges and highways to public ownership.

During a subsequent visit to the Artvin districts of Kemalpaşa, Hopa, and Arhavi, Özel expanded his platform to include environmental justice. He called for accountability regarding the deaths of activists Metin Lokumcu and Reşit Kibar, who died while opposing mining activities. Additionally, he criticized the management of capital markets, alleging that current economic practices have victimized workers, farmers, and retirees.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Özgür Özel visits Artvin to promise justice and economic reform

Yeni Parti Leader Özgür Özel visited Artvin, promising justice for environmental activists and economic reforms to protect retirees and workers from government mismanagement.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zgr-zel-visits-artvin-to-promise-justice-and-economic-reform

### 2026-09-05: Özgür Özel pledges free healthcare for retirees in Edirne

Yeni Parti leader Özgür Özel pledged to eliminate healthcare costs for retirees and return privatized highways to public control if his party takes power.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zgr-zel-pledges-free-healthcare-for-retirees-in-edirne

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