Ankara – The Official Gazette, which sets the pulse of Turkey's legal and administrative life, drew attention with critical decisions, laws, and communiqués published in its legislative, executive, and administrative sections in its July 9, 2025 issue. The latest issue revealed that significant steps have been taken across a broad spectrum of areas, from Turkey's climate policies to economic regulations, education to public services, and local development. Notably, the new "Climate Law" and the establishment of personnel positions for public institutions became the focus of public attention.
Historical Step in the Legislative Section: Law No. 7552 on Climate
Standing out as the most important legislation of the day, Law No. 7552 on Climate marks the beginning of a new era in Turkey's environmental policies and its fight against climate change. With this law, Turkey establishes a crucial legal framework for fulfilling its commitments under the Paris Agreement and achieving its green transformation goals. The law is expected to include regulations in critical areas such as reducing carbon emissions, accelerating the transition to renewable energy, and determining adaptation strategies against the adverse effects of climate change. This legal framework is interpreted as a decisive step towards a sustainable future.
Significant Decisions from the Executive and Administrative Sections
Presidential Decrees and Decisions:
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Personnel Establishment (Decree No: 186): The Presidential Decree on the establishment of personnel positions for certain public institutions and organizations is of great importance for the more effective execution of public services and employment policies. This decree, by specifying which institutions will receive how many positions, provides the first signals of planned changes in the public personnel regime.
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Economic Regulations: Amendments to Decree No. 32 on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency (Decision No: 10039) and the determination of the amount in Article 48, Paragraph 2 of Law No. 6183 as 250 thousand Turkish Liras (Decision No: 10040) are critical steps for economic stability and fiscal discipline. Furthermore, the re-determination of withholding tax rates in Provisional Article 67 of Income Tax Law No. 193 (Decision No: 10041) reflects updates in tax policies. Amendments regarding tax, duty, and fee exemptions for export-oriented and foreign currency-earning activities (Decision No: 10045) aim to increase the competitiveness of exporters.
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Important Regulation in Education: The decision (Decision No: 10042) regarding the determination of student contributions and tuition fees to be collected as student contributions to current service costs in higher education institutions in the 2025-2026 academic year will be closely monitored as it will directly determine costs for university students and their families.
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Local Development and Expropriation: The decision to change the boundaries of Gölcük Crater Lake Natural Site Area in Isparta (Decision No: 10038) and the designation of Bartın University Technology Development Zone (Decision No: 10043) are important decisions that consider regional development and environmental protection sensitivities together. The urgent expropriation of real estate within the Uludağ Organized Industrial Zone in Bursa (Decision No: 10044) aims to pave the way for industrial investments.
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Discounts in Public Services and Privatization: The decision on the determination of those who will benefit from certain goods and services produced by public institutions and organizations free of charge or at a discount (Decision No: 10046) is important for social policies, while the decision concerning the Privatization Administration (Decision No: 10047) continues to regulate the privatization processes of public assets.
Communiqués:
The published communiqués include amendments to the Communiqué on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency, the Technology-Oriented Industry Move Program, the Local Development Initiative Program, the Local Investment Subjects List, and the Green Transformation Support Program Implementation Procedures and Principles Communiqué. Notably, the communiqués related to the "Technology-Oriented Industry Move" and "Green Transformation Support Program" demonstrate Turkey's determination to increase added value in industry and transition to environmentally friendly production processes.
Judiciary and Announcement Sections
The judiciary section of the Official Gazette included a decision from the 3rd Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation, while the announcement section published judicial announcements, tender and bid announcements, and various other announcements (such as exchange rates determined by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey and daily values of government domestic debt securities) to the public.
The Official Gazette dated July 9, 2025, has been recorded as an issue in which significant steps were taken that will shape Turkey's future economic, social, and environmental policies.