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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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May 7, 2023
Turkey elections: More than just a change of government – DW
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May 9, 2023
Turkey election: A guide to Erdogan’s biggest test at the polls
Headline from Al Jazeera ·
May 11, 2023Newest
Turkey's presidential election is expected to seal Erdogan's political fate
Headline from NPR ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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10 articles, oldest first.

Foreign Policy
What You Need to Know Ahead of Turkey’s Election (opens Foreign Policy)
Published May 6, 2023
Foreign Policy's feed description
The opposition could win. But what happens if Erdogan loses?
Deutsche Welle
Turkey elections: More than just a change of government – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published May 6, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
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?
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)
Published May 7, 2023
The Conversation US's feed description
Even if Erdogan loses the upcoming presidential election, serious questions remain about how much the country would change.
Al Jazeera
Turkey election: A guide to Erdogan’s biggest test at the polls (opens Al Jazeera)
Published May 8, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Will the May 14 elections end President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 20-year hold on Turkey?
Newsweek
Turkey Elections: Will Strongman Erdogan Lose? (opens Newsweek)
Published May 8, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
Erdogan could lose his parliamentary majority and be forced to fight for the presidency. Can he cling to power?
New York Times
Turkey’s Election: What You Need to Know (opens New York Times)
Published May 9, 2023
New York Times's feed description
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.
CBS News
Turkey elections will be President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's biggest test yet. Here's why the world is watching. (opens CBS News)
Published May 10, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Turkey's national elections on Sunday look set to be the toughest test of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's long political career.
Los Angeles Times
Turkey is holding a momentous election this weekend. Here's what's at stake (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 10, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Polls show Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan facing the toughest reelection race of his career as the country prepares for an election Sunday.
NPR
Turkey's presidential election is expected to seal Erdogan's political fate (opens NPR)
Published May 10, 2023
NPR's feed description
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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