FUTURE POLITICIANS AT THE METROPOLITAN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality opened its Council Hall to students from Anadolu University's Political Science Club, enabling young participants to conduct a Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) simulation and experience the legislative process firsthand.

Students, members of Anadolu University's Political Science Club, held a Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) Simulation at the Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Council Hall. The event attracted strong student interest, with reenactments of parliamentary legislative activities, committee work, and General Assembly sessions.

Held in a real parliamentary setting, the simulation allowed students to apply their political science knowledge in hans-on practice.Throughout the event, students assumed different political roles and expressed their views on proposed legislation.

Muhammet Yusuf Polat, President of the Political Science Club, stated that they were at the Metropolitan Council to gain firsthand parliamentary experience and engage in debate within a democratic environment. "These initiatives are highly valuable in helping young people gain insight into democratic processes on the spot and develop awareness of active citizenship. We would like to thank Eskişehir Metropolitan Mayor Ms. Ayşe Ünlüce for providing us with this opportunity," he said.

In the role of a journalist in the parliamentary simulation, Azize Hamza, a student at Anadolu University Faculty of Law, stated, ''We would like to thank the Metropolitan Municipality for offering us this opportunity, which will be a valuable experience for us as young people.''