A politician has apologized to his former party, DEM, following his defection to the AKP.
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In a late-breaking development, a politician who joined the AKP has apologized to his former party, DEM (Halkların Eşitlik ve Demokrasi Partisi — Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party). According to a report by Sözcü, the politician's statement included expressions of regret over his departure from the party. He also reportedly sought a public apology for his decision to switch parties. No detailed explanation has been issued yet. The episode is drawing scrutiny in Turkey for what it reveals about coalition pressures and party-switching dynamics.