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Turkey's presidential election is expected to seal Erdogan's political fate

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Newest development May 11, 2023 · 3 reportsTurkey's presidential election is expected to seal Erdogan's political fate

Presidential and parliamentary elections take place this Sunday in Turkey, and could bring an end to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade rule.

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  1. Turkey elections: More than just a change of government – DW

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  2. Turkey election: A guide to Erdogan’s biggest test at the polls

    Headline from Al Jazeera ·

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    Turkey's presidential election is expected to seal Erdogan's political fate

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  1. Foreign Policy

    What You Need to Know Ahead of Turkey’s Election (opens Foreign Policy)

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    The opposition could win. But what happens if Erdogan loses?

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Turkey elections: More than just a change of government – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ruled Turkey for more than 20 years. For the first time, he isn't the favorite to win an election. Who are his rivals, what electoral alliances are there and how fair is the campaign?

  3. The Conversation US

    Turkey's Erdogan is facing re-election to hold onto power – can a divided opposition oust the strongman? (opens The Conversation US)

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    Even if Erdogan loses the upcoming presidential election, serious questions remain about how much the country would change.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Turkey election: A guide to Erdogan’s biggest test at the polls (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Will the May 14 elections end President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 20-year hold on Turkey?

  5. Newsweek

    Turkey Elections: Will Strongman Erdogan Lose? (opens Newsweek)

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    Erdogan could lose his parliamentary majority and be forced to fight for the presidency. Can he cling to power?

  6. New York Times

    Turkey’s Election: What You Need to Know (opens New York Times)

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    With the economy in crisis, the vote on Sunday is shaping up to be one of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s toughest fights to hold onto power in his 20 years as the country’s premier politician.

  7. CBS News

    Turkey elections will be President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's biggest test yet. Here's why the world is watching. (opens CBS News)

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    Turkey's national elections on Sunday look set to be the toughest test of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's long political career.

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Turkey is holding a momentous election this weekend. Here's what's at stake (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Polls show Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan facing the toughest reelection race of his career as the country prepares for an election Sunday.

  9. NPR

    Turkey's presidential election is expected to seal Erdogan's political fate (opens NPR)

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    Presidential and parliamentary elections take place this Sunday in Turkey, and could bring an end to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade rule.

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