In May 2023, Turkey is set to hold both presidential and parliamentary elections, marking a crucial moment in the country's political history. Opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu seeks to unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The outcome of the Turkish presidential elections and parliamentary elections on May 14 will have far-reaching implications for Turkey's politics and the future of the country.
The opposition parties, including the CHP and the Good Party, have formed a coalition known as the Table of Six, which is challenging Erdogan and the AKP's grip on power. Kilicdaroglu has been a vocal critic of Erdogan's government and has promised to bring about change if elected. Erdogan's campaign has been focused on promoting his vision for Turkey's future, while the opposition has criticised his authoritarian tendencies and lack of progress on key issues.
Some are predicting that Erdogan could lose the presidential and parliamentary elections. This would be a major blow to Erdogan's leadership and could have significant implications for the Turkey-Russia relationship, as well as its role in the region. As Turkey holds its most significant elections in recent memory, the results will undoubtedly be a test of the president’s leadership, but also the relationship between Erdogan and Putin.
In today’s video, OSW expert Adam Michalski ([ Ссылка ]_) will discuss the current domestic political scene in Turkey, the most important issues in the ongoing Turkish election campaign and the implications of a possible change in power.
