Neo-liberals of the Six-Party Table and Kılıçdaroğlu's confusion

I follow local political developments from an economic perspective only, so I do not usually pen columns on these issues, because my field of study is not political science. But sometimes there are developments and debates that I can convey from my point of view when issues related to the economy make their way to the political agenda.

The statements of CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu were one of those discussions, but they were glossed over in discussions so I will highlight this issue in today's column.

As is known, Kılıçdaroğlu is on a visit to the United States of America. His visit to America sparked widespread controversy and discussions, especially in light of his strong desire to be the presidential candidate for the Six-Party Table.

Several issues were discussed including the issue of “seeking permission” and there are also important details not mentioned that I will try to shed some light on.

In light of the discussions about Kılıçdaroğlu’s visit to the United States, he made a press statement: “I will visit the United States, but not for a vacation, as some say, but to witness developments in science and technology, and to stay abreast with those working and developing in the field of science and technology. along with those who oppose neoliberal policies and defend the social state.”

Did you notice the end of his statements what he said? Kılıçdaroğlu said he would go to the United States to be with those who oppose the neoliberal policies that have become prevalent in the economy. At the same time, he is trying to be a joint presidential candidate for the six-party table he formed with party leaders who defend neoliberal policies domestically.

So we will highlight the six-party table and the leaders of its parties from within. One of the party leaders at the Six-Party Table is Ali Babacan. Babacan is described as a neoliberal and his party's economic staff consists of figures who support neoliberal policies.

Likewise, if we look at the statements and social media posts of the economic employees who follow Ahmet Davutoglu, we will see that their approach is in line with the prevailing new economic views.

On August 18, 2022, the Good Party announced an Action Plan for Stability and Inclusive Economic Growth, which includes entirely neoliberal policy sets. And the leader of the Felicity Party, Temel Karamlaoglu, presents his economic policy proposals within the prevailing economic viewpoints. And also the statements of all the economic staff of the Republican People's Party fall within the framework of the neoliberal economic policy.

While Kılıçdaroğlu makes statements that his visit to America came to stand with those who oppose neoliberal policies and defend the social state, we find that the six-party table consists of those who defend and implement neoliberal economic policy.

In this context, we saw a post on social media about one of Kılıçdaroğlu's meetings in America. The latter announced that he had met the economist "Daron Acemoglu" in the United States. Daron Acemoglu is one of the most esteemed economists in the world with his academic studies and degrees.

So I am interested in this meeting but Daron Acemoglu's approach to economics is not anti-neoliberal as Kılıçdaroğlu claims. Acemoglu justifies and explains the necessity of implementing these policies. As I follow Daron Acemoglu's work closely, so I can confidently make this observation.

I certainly do not claim that neoliberal policies are good or bad because this is a separate topic and my articles on this issue are there for everyone to consult in the Yeni Şafak archive. So I don't want Kılıçdaroğlu's confusion or conscious choice on this issue to go unnoticed.

Because within the electoral climate, when the economy is on the agenda for the first time, it is good to note that the confusions or preferences of a potential candidate for the Six-Party Table on economic policy are very important for the future of the table.