The morning began with investigations into both Istanbul and Ankara Metropolitan Municipalities regarding concert expenditures, continuing previous days' scrutiny of opposition-run cities. CHP leader Özgür Özel claimed the probe was politically motivated, revealing that the prosecutor was related to Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun.
By afternoon, Qatar's Emir Al-Sani arrived in Ankara, signing eight cooperation agreements with Turkey. Germany provided initial approval for Eurofighter sales, while the Ministry of Defense asserted Turkey's right to conduct operations in northern Syria.
The controversial "foreign influence agent" legislation was completely removed from the agenda, though sources indicated it would return after budget discussions. Evening brought news of Israel's strikes on Damascus, while the Erdoğan-Bahçeli meeting generated speculation about potential electoral law changes.