Speculation Swirls Over Cabinet Reshuffle as Erdoğan Convenes Thursday Meeting

For the first time in recent months, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is convening the Turkish Cabinet on a Thursday, triggering intense speculation of a potential cabinet reshuffle. According to political columnist Osman Diyadin, Erdoğan is expected to host a dinner with ministers following the meeting, further fueling rumors of upcoming changes.

“New Cabinet Could Be Announced Friday Night”

In a statement that stirred political circles, Diyadin suggested:

“We might see a new cabinet lineup announced on Friday evening.”

Talks of a major cabinet shake-up have circulated in Ankara for weeks, with insiders citing performance reviews and shifting political strategies as possible drivers. The timing of this week’s Thursday session—and the planned post-meeting dinner—has amplified those expectations.

Thursday Timing Seen as Strategic

Erdoğan typically holds Cabinet meetings on Mondays or Tuesdays, making the Thursday schedule a notable deviation. Political observers suggest this may be linked to deliberate timing for an impending announcement or internal consensus-building before a potential reshuffle.

The president is known to value loyalty and public perception in shaping his executive team—raising questions about who stays, who goes, and what the reshuffle signals for 2028 election strategy.