Turkey's Youth Contemplate Emigration Amidst Erdogan's Re-election and Economic Woes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Many young Turks are considering leaving the country due to their deteriorating outlook and everyday life, with a survey showing that 72.9% of Turks in the 18-25 age bracket would live abroad if given the chance. The recent presidential election, which looks increasingly like a coronation for conservative President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has only added to their disillusionment. Erdogan's leftist rival was the preferred candidate of young people, but he underperformed expectations and trailed Erdogan by nearly five points entering Turkey's first presidential runoff.