Breaking News from the Official Gazette: President Erdoğan Visits Hungary, Cevdet Yılmaz to Serve as Acting President; Comprehensive Decisions Published
President Erdoğan's Hungary visit means Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz will serve as acting President. The decision, published in the Official Gazette on May 20, 2025, also details other key official rulings and regulations, including one from Kütahya University of Health Sciences.
Ankara – The Republic of Türkiye's Official Gazette, dated May 20, 2025, issue number 32905, has announced various executive and administrative decisions and regulations to the public, primarily concerning the individual who will act as President during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's international visit.
As a demonstration of transparency and continuity in state governance, the procedure for acting presidency and other significant decisions have been included in the latest issue of the Official Gazette. During President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's official visit to Hungary on May 20-21, 2025, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz will act as President, in accordance with Article 106 of the Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye. This decision, conveyed to the Grand National Assembly Speakership by a Presidential letter dated May 19, 2025, has since been published in the Official Gazette.
Constitutional Guarantee of Continuity: The Acting Presidency Procedure
This practice, implemented to ensure the continuous functioning of the Presidency, is a constitutional requirement. Article 106 of the Constitution stipulates that the Vice President shall act on behalf of the President when the President is temporarily absent abroad. This application holds great importance in preventing any disruption in state operations and ensuring that all powers are exercised without interruption. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz will undertake the duties of the President until President Erdoğan's return to the country.
Other Important Decisions and Regulations in the Official Gazette
Issue number 32905 of the Official Gazette is not limited to the acting presidency procedure; it also includes new regulations pertaining to various institutions and organizations under the EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION. Among the regulations announced to the public in this scope is a regulation concerning Kütahya University of Health Sciences. Such publications serve as the official means of conveying updates to the functioning of public institutions, legislative changes, and administrative regulations to citizens.
This issue of the Official Gazette maintains its characteristic as the primary source for official announcements and legislation, reflecting current developments in both the political and administrative spheres of Türkiye.
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