Turkey's opposition stuns in sweeping local elections victory over Erdogan's party
Publishing timestamp: 2024-04-01 09:18:49
Summary
Turkey's opposition, led by the CHP, won major cities in the country's local elections, dealing a significant blow to President Erdogan's ruling AKP party. The victory is seen as a response to economic challenges facing Turkey, with high inflation and a weak currency causing pain for ordinary citizens. While the opposition celebrates the win as a victory for democracy, analysts caution that Erdogan is unlikely to change his political approach despite the setback.
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