Turkey explores the possibility of moving up presidential elections to this coming autumn
[76920] Turkey explores the possibility of moving up presidential elections to this coming autumn
Reports in the Turkish media point to internal discussions within the ruling party regarding the possibility of holding early elections this coming November.
Is Turkey on the way to early elections?
According to a report by the Turkish newspaper 'Cumhuriyet', cited by the Telegram channel آخرین خبر (known for its coverage close to the regional and Iranian arena), the ruling 'Justice and Development' Party (AKP) in Turkey is examining the possibility of moving the presidential elections up to this coming November. The move, according to the report, will only take place if the administration manages to improve its popularity figures through new economic and social support packages.
According to آخرین خبر, as of now "there is still no full consensus among the leaders of the Justice and Development Party on this issue." However, an analysis of the situation suggests that the coming autumn may become "one of the most dynamic political seasons in Turkey in recent years."
The news agency SNN.ir|خبرگزاری دانشجو (affiliated with conservative student circles in Iran) also relayed the report, emphasizing the political uncertainty within the party. Despite assessments that moving up the elections might serve the needs of the Turkish administration, political figures in the country have yet to provide official confirmation of the move, and it appears that the decision depends on the results of the economic policies that will be implemented in the coming months.