Following the previous night’s cabinet reshuffle and parliamentary brawls, editorial attention on February 12 centered on the rapid institutionalization of the new judicial leadership. In the morning, editors across the political spectrum focused on Akın Gürlek chairing his first Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) meeting, a move framed as the start of a more rigid legal era. This was accompanied by the formal dismissal of Görele Mayor Hasbi Dede following child abuse allegations, signaling a push for administrative accountability. By afternoon, the narrative shifted to foreign policy and economic projections. President Erdoğan hosted Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, with mainstream outlets highlighting a 'golden age' in bilateral ties and a $5 billion trade target. Simultaneously, the Central Bank updated its 2026 inflation forecasts, tightening the economic outlook. The day concluded with reports of a new 24/7 communication mechanism established between Turkey and Syria, while secular media continued to highlight internal friction within the CHP and the risks of political transfers.