On June 2023, Turks will head to the polls to elect their new government. This year’s election is shaping up to be one of the most important in recent history, as the winner will have a large impact on the country’s future.
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Who’s Running?
The main political parties campaigning in this year’s election are the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP).
The AKP has been in power for more than 15 years and has largely been successful in implementing its conservative agenda. However, the party is facing mounting criticism over its handling of recent political and security issues, such as the ongoing Kurdish conflict and the recent wave of terrorist attacks.
The CHP, on the other hand, was founded in 1923 and has been the main opposition party throughout its history. In the past few years, the party has made significant inroads into the AKP’
The Turkish general election of 2023 will be held on June 24. As of now, no ruling party has been able to secure an outright majority, meaning that coalition negotiations will be necessary. However, the main contenders appear to be the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Republican People’s Party (CHP), both of which are currently in power. The AKP is expected to win by a large margin, although the CHP could make a significant comeback.
The AKP has been in power since 2002 and has been accused of authoritarianism and corruption. However, its support base is strong in rural areas and it has succeeded in implementing conservative policies, such as reducing government spending and cracking down on dissent. The CHP, on the other hand, is considered to be more centrist and has been in government for more than 50 years. It has a strong presence in major cities and is well-known for its reformist policies, including support for free markets and limited government spending