Erdogan’s CHP Move Raises Early Poll Prospects as Iran War Bleeds Turkey’s Economy
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Erdogan’s CHP move raises early poll prospects as Iran war bleeds Turkey’s economy
A court move targeting Turkey’s main opposition party, combined with mounting economic pressure linked to the Iran conflict, is raising expectations of an early vote that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule.
The Economist magazine has covered the "absolute nullity" ruling in the CHP case. The magazine, which featured an article by Özgür Özel this week, stated, "The decision has brought the country even closer to one-man rule and led to a sharp drop in the stock market."
Following the "absolute nullity" ruling against the CHP, critical contacts have begun in Ankara. Ahmet Akın, the Mayor of Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality, visited former CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu at his home in Ankara. Speaking after the meeting, Akın said, "Everyone can rest assured. We will overcome this together." Özgür Özel, in a press statement yesterday, stated that Kılıçdaroğlu had called him but had not yet responded. [...] The…
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