gündem

Gündem is a Turkish term that refers to the topics or issues that are planned to be discussed or acted upon during a given period. It is used across journalism, politics, business, and organizational meetings to indicate what will be the focus of attention.

In media contexts, gündem denotes the news agenda—the set of topics prioritized for coverage and public discussion. In politics and public life, gündem describes the issues leaders seek to promote or address, and it can be shaped by events, statements, or official announcements. The concept includes strategic efforts to influence public discourse and what the public perceives as important at a given time.

In formal settings such as parliaments and corporate boards, gündem lists the items scheduled for discussion or decision. Gündem items are typically organized in order of importance or time, and meetings may proceed only with those items unless a decision to broaden the agenda is made.

Related expressions include gündem belirlemek (to set the agenda), gündeme almak (to take up for discussion), gündemin yoğunluğu (the intensity of the agenda), and gündem dışı (off the agenda). The term is a compound word commonly interpreted as “things of the day,” reflecting its use to describe the topics currently deemed newsworthy or relevant for discussion.