Deputy PM Cicek: "I don't believe that the AKP will be closed down"

Speaking to Haberturk channel, Deputy Prime Minister Cemil Cicek said that the closure case against the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) was a surprise for him and that he doesn't believe that the party would be closed down. He said, "Europe finds it unfavorable to close down a party, except the criteria of the Venice Commission," adding, "In an atmosphere where there are so many scenarios, the AKP shouldn't respond to any question, before the case is concluded. We are the government. If the party is closed down and the premier is banned, who would take such a country seriously?"