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What would a ‘strengthened’ parliamentary system mean for Turkey?

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Ignoring President Erdoğan's call for a ‘new’ civilian constitution, the Turkish opposition is pushing forward with plans of its own

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Feb 102021

Dec 292020

Analysis

What hope for Turkish journalism when we can’t even scrutinise the tourism minister?

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Feb 102021

Briefings

When will Turkey’s next election be held?

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Oct 022020

Briefings

How many mayors does the pro-Kurdish HDP have left?

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Nov 172020

Analysis

The struggle for Meral

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Aug 242020

Analysis

Disney’s hold over the future of Turkish journalism

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Aug 042020

Analysis

The Muharrem İnce Party that no one is asking for

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Jun 042020

Analysis

The injustice wrought on Kurdish mayors

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Apr 222020

Analysis

How Erdoğan continues to struggle with Atatürk’s legacy

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Jan 022020

Analysis

A century later, Turkey is set to return to North Africa

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When will Turkey’s next election be held?

The next general election must be held by June 2023, although many believe it will happen much sooner
Is Turkey bringing back the death penalty?

Supporters of the death penalty, which was abolished in 2004, have become increasingly vocal in Turkey since the July 2016 coup attempt.
How many mayors does the pro-Kurdish HDP have left?

It has taken barely 15 months for Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party to be stripped of most of its mayors elected in March 2019
Can Recep Tayyip Erdoğan run for a third term as president?

The referendum that inflicted an executive presidency on Turkey means another term depends on who calls the election

Turkish politics explained

Jul 192017

Explainers

The 2017 cabinet reshuffle

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