Turkey passes law for PKK peace process. Will it hold?

Turkey’s parliament has approved a framework law aimed at supporting peace talks with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). The move is a major step in a long-stalled process, but it has already sparked fierce debate. The new law sets the legal groundwork for negotiations. It outlines how the state will manage dialogue with the PKK, which has fought a decades-long insurgency. The group is designated as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States, and the European Union. Supporters say the law gives the government a clear mandate to pursue a peaceful resolution. They argue that formal rules will make the process more transparent and harder to derail. Critics, however, see the law as a dangerous concession. They warn that it grants legitimacy to a group that has used violence against civilians and soldiers. Some also question the timing, noting that political tensions in the region remain high. The law does not offer amnesty or immediate concessions to the PKK. Instead, it focuses on procedural steps for future talks. Analysts say the real test will be whether both sides honor the process on the ground. For now, the law is a signal that Ankara is willing to try a political path. But the future of the peace process depends on actions, not just legislation.