Turkey's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has denied reports that he submitted his resignation, according to T24. The minister responded publicly on Thursday to speculation circulating about his departure from the post.
The Presidency's Communications Directorate also weighed in, stating that claims Şimşek offered to step down do not reflect the truth, as reported by Milliyet. Other Turkish outlets, including Cumhuriyet and A Haber, carried the minister's response, with A Haber reporting that he described the claims as baseless.
The episode followed a wave of media reports suggesting Şimşek was preparing to leave his position. Both the minister's own statement and the communications office's denial were issued the same day, September 24, 2026.
Şimşek's tenure at the Treasury and Finance Ministry has drawn close public attention, which is why unverified reports about his status moved quickly across Turkish news outlets. The coordinated pushback — first from the minister and then from the presidency's communications office — reflects how sensitive his position is regarded in Ankara.
The claims spread through multiple outlets before being addressed directly, a pattern that has become common in Turkish political coverage. Neither statement, as reported, offered additional detail about the origin of the speculation.
What to watch next: whether the presidency or the ministry issues any further statement, and whether Turkish markets react when trading resumes.
