Zehranur Aydemir, 25, of Rize, has been elected as Turkey's youngest member of parliament. Aydemir was elected as a member of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the June 2022 elections. She is the first Rize woman elected to parliament.
Turkish politician and engineer Zehranur Aydemir. She was born in Ankara in 1998 to a Rize family. Aydemir was a top high school student who was accepted on a full scholarship to TOBB Economics and Technology University. In 2021, she earned a double major in industrial engineering and computer engineering.
Aydemir worked as a software developer for a year after graduating from university. She was elected to Turkey's parliament as a member of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in 2022. She is the 28th Parliament's youngest member.
Aydemir is a rising political figure in Turkey. She is well-known for her knowledge, charm, and dedication to public service. She is an outspoken supporter of young people and women, and she is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of her constituents.
Aydemir likes reading, writing, and spending time with her family and friends in her leisure time. She is also a world traveler, having visited over 20 countries.
Aydemir is an inspiration to young people all around Turkey. She is evidence that if you put your mind to it, everything is achievable. She is an inspiration to everyone who knows her, and she is certain to have a huge effect on Turkish politics in the coming years.
Aydemir stated in her winning speech that she will fight to serve the interests of all Turks, regardless of age, gender, or location. She also stated that she will prioritize education, jobs, and healthcare.
Here are some additional details about Aydemir:
- Aydemir is the youngest member of parliament since the Turkish Republic was founded in 1923.
- She is the first woman from Rize to be elected to parliament.
- Aydemir is a member of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), which is the ruling party in Turkey.
- She is a graduate of TOBB University of Economics and Technology, where she studied industrial engineering.
- She worked as a software engineer before entering politics.
- In her victory speech, Aydemir said that she would work to represent the interests of all Turks, regardless of their age, gender, or region.
- She also said that she would focus on issues such as education, employment, and healthcare.
- Aydemir's election is a sign of the growing political engagement of young people in Turkey.
- She is a role model for young women and girls, and her election is a victory for democracy.