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MHP
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Explainer: Is Özgür Özel’s leadership now under threat?
Recent events, Turkey's opposition CHP says, has forced it to call an extraordinary party congress.
Election podcast #6: Confidence in nationalist numbers
The hard-right MHP becomes the first party to announce their 600 candidates for parliament. Is it a sign of confidence, or bravado? And with men making up the vast majority of the list, Michael also considers the party's problem with women – and whether it even cares.
Election podcast #5: The lady’s not for turning
Meral Akşener is typically defiant after gunshots are fired at the headquarters of her İYİ Party in Istanbul.
Election podcast #3: Is Turkey’s oldest nationalist party in trouble?
The MHP rejects a joint electoral list with the AK Party. Is that a show of confidence, or concealing weakness?
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
For the Good of Turkish people
Meral Akşener’s tweets are genuinely witty but, despite what she says, she is not the much-awaited successor to Erdoğan
Election live 2019: Turkey votes in local elections
Updates throughout the day on 31 March 2019 as Turkey votes in local elections
The election no-one expected
President Erdoğan did not have to call this election now. That shows how confident he is of victory
Good move, or just good intentions?
As Meral Akşener’s new party finally launches, this website examines the policies it is laying before the people of Turkey
Party Five: Good timing, but light on the policies
Meral Akşener’s new party made a star signing this week, but it’s too early to tell what it actually stands for