IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS OF LAST WEEK

US Foreign Ministry's cryptic communication being published on world media through Wikileaks website shook the world as well as Turkey. About these documents as initial reaction Prime Minister Erdoğan said "Let's see, what Wikileaks has in its laps, bring them out. After that, we can understand how serious they are or not." About the US Embassy document that included hearsays that Prime Minister Erdoğan has eight different bank accounts in Swiss banks, Erdoğan reacted "I do not have a penny in Swiss banks. If somebody proves it, I will not keep this position." On the other hand Republican Peoples' Party (CHP) leader Kılıçdaroğlu said "The published documents are very important. These documents are not ordinary. Whether the crypts written by ambassadors are true or not will be investigated. Also we formed an investigation commission; we will examine the documents very carefully. If necessary, we will summarize these documents and we will share with public" About Swiss bank account claims Kılıçdaroğlu said "We are expecting Prime Minister Erdoğan to make explanations that will satisfy public. We are not accusing, we are saying 'this is a claim' but if Prime Minister does not display real and tangible arguments, he will remain under suspicion."

Ruling party is planning full and intense work at the Parliament until the end of February. AKP management alerted the deputies as from December 13 onwards which is the date when 2011 Draft Budget negotiations will start. According to AKP's plan, after the end of budget negotiations on December 25, negotiations will start on omnibus draft that envisages restructuring tax and premiums debts. AKP management also agreed with opposition parties to prioritize the following draft bills that will affect the entire economic life;