Binali Yildirim

ModernPoliticianTurkey1955 — ?

Last Turkish PM before presidential system.

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Quick Facts

Born

1955

Country

Turkey

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)46

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score47.0

Binali Yildirim — Complete Timeline

2016 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of TurkeyPolitical Action◆ Major

Yildirim was appointed Prime Minister on May 24, 2016, succeeding Ahmet Davutoglu. He served as the last Prime Minister of Turkey before the constitutional referendum abolished the post, transitioning the country to a presidential system.

Turkish PoliticsPrime MinisterConstitutional Change

Impact: national

2017 AD

2017 Turkish constitutional referendumPolitical Action◆ Major

Yildirim campaigned for the 'Yes' vote in the April 16, 2017 referendum that narrowly approved a shift from a parliamentary to an executive presidential system. The change abolished the prime minister post, ending his role as the last PM.

Constitutional ReformPresidential SystemReferendum

Impact: national

2018 AD

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the June 2018 presidential election, Yildirim resigned as Prime Minister on July 9, 2018, as the post was abolished. He was appointed Speaker of the Grand National Assembly, a position he held until 2019.

Turkish PoliticsTransitionSpeaker

Impact: national