Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu withdraws from party politics

Turkey’s former prime minister Ahmet Davutoğlu announced on Thursday that he is withdrawing from active party politics. Davutoğlu, who served as prime minister from 2014 to 2016 and later led the Future Party (Gelecek Partisi), said he will no longer hold any official position within the party and will focus on academic and diplomatic work.

The decision follows a period of internal disputes within the opposition landscape and Davutoğlu’s recent criticism of the ruling Justice and Development Party’s policies. Analysts note that his departure may reshape the dynamics of Turkey’s opposition, though the immediate impact on parliamentary balance remains limited. Davutoğlu’s next steps are expected to involve research and writing on foreign policy, areas in which he has previously held prominence.