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Turkey advisor suggests early 2028 elections
Presidential advisor Mehmet Utsum has indicated that Turkey's 2028 elections will likely be moved forward to March or April. This shift from the currently scheduled May date could have significant constitutional implications.
Under the current presidential system established by the 2017 referendum, a president is limited to two terms. However, the constitution allows a candidate to run again if the Parliament calls for early elections before the current term is completed. Moving the election date could potentially allow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to bypass these limits and seek another term.
While allies of the President have suggested this move, the main opposition has expressed skepticism. Opposition leader Ozgur Ozel stated that focusing the political debate on Erdogan's potential re-election is unacceptable, noting that the opposition seeks early elections primarily to challenge the current economic policies.
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Devlet Bahçeli · Justice and Development Party · Mehmet Oğuz · Mehmet Utsum · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Turkey · Özgür Özel
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2028 elections in Turkey will likely be held in March or April rather than May. www.stoxos.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Opposition leader Ozgur Ozel rejected the focus on Erdogan's potential re-election. www.stoxos.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Moving the election date could allow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to bypass constitutional term limits and run for office again. www.stoxos.gr