Hello early elections, bye-bye ESP?

TURKEY - Report 30 Jun 2024 by Murat Ucer and Atilla Yesilada

The main opposition leader Ozel wants early elections before or by end-2025. If Erdogan turns down the offer, CHP will not support any early election legislation. This means, Erdogan must either take up Ozel on his offer or scramble to find 360 votes in the Grand Assembly to send a new constitution to a national referendum, if he wants to stand for reelection. As the latter is almost impossible to succeed, negotiations on the election date should start sometime in the final quarter of the year. Early elections by end-2025 will spell the end of Simsek-led Economic Stabilization Program ESP).

The spiritual death of IYI Party took place during the week, as COO and the backbone of the party machine Mr Koray Aydin proffered his resignation. The party has lost some much muscle and sinew, it is impossible to stage a comeback. Which party will draw the center right vote?

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