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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faced a significant defeat in municipal elections as the main opposition group gained ground in areas previously dominated by the governing AK Party, challenging Erdogan's perceived invincibility and setting the stage for potential electoral battles in the future.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing a surprising setback in the municipal elections as his AK Party falls behind the main opposition CHP for the first time, attributed to economic challenges such as inflation and high borrowing costs.
Turkey is gearing up for local elections on March 31, with a focus on the battle for control of major cities, particularly Istanbul. The opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) currently holds four of the five biggest cities, including Istanbul, and the upcoming election will be a crucial test for both the ruling AK Party and the opposition. Opinion polls suggest a close race between the incumbent CHP Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and AK Party candidate Murat Kurum. The election will also reflect the splintering of the opposition alliance and the AK Party's efforts to maintain momentum, with President Erdogan taking charge of the local campaign.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be inaugurated for a new term on Monday, with his AK Party holding a majority in parliament and the opposition divided. Erdogan is expected to announce his new cabinet, which may include his son-in-law as finance minister. The opposition has criticized the election process and the new presidential system, which grants Erdogan sweeping powers. Protests are expected during the inauguration ceremony.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's bid for a third decade in power is backed by a vast patronage network that has helped him maintain his grip on the country. The network includes businessmen, media outlets, and religious groups that have benefited from their ties to Erdogan and his ruling AK Party. Critics say the network has enabled corruption and undermined democracy in Turkey.
Despite facing a struggling economy and a divided opposition, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his AK Party won a decisive victory in the country's recent elections. The opposition parties failed to unite and Erdogan's campaign focused on national security and identity politics. The election results give Erdogan sweeping new powers under a constitutional amendment passed last year.
Turkey's election campaign has been marred by violence, including stone-throwing, physical attacks on election workers, and gunmen shooting up party offices. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking to extend his 20-year rule, and there are concerns that political rhetoric at election rallies could be igniting violence. The use of firearms is a cause for concern in a country where gun ownership, whether legal or illegal, is relatively common. Fears of political violence are very real in Turkey, where many remember the late 1970s when thousands were killed by political gangs.