56th government of Turkey


The 56th government of Turkey was a minority government led by Bülent Ecevit of Democratic Left Party.

Background

The election results of 1995 necessitated a series of coalition governments, all of which were unstable. Finally, Bülent Ecevit, the leader of DSP, was asked to form a minority government to serve as a caretaker government until new elections. Although DSP was the fourth party measured by seats, the others promised to support his government without formally participating in it.

The government

Aftermath

The government ended because of the elections held on 18 April 1999.