AK Party's 8th Congress dominated morning coverage, with Erdoğan securing his 9th term as chairman. The party expanded vice-presidential positions to 19, incorporating members from opposition IYI and Future parties into its central committee. Erdoğan's speech targeted TÜSİAD business leaders, continuing the government's pressure campaign from previous days.
Heavy snow continued affecting transportation, with eight provinces announcing school closures. Istanbul's governor faced pressure for closure decisions as precipitation intensified. Defense Ministry announced neutralizing eight PKK militants in northern Iraq and Syria.
Evening brought news of Erdoğan-Macron talks, while Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrived in Ankara. German election results showed CDU/CSU leading at 29% with far-right AfD reaching 20%. MIT released historical documents about surveillance of Trotsky's exile in Büyükada, while prosecutors launched an investigation into Borsa Istanbul.