Erdogan's Party Faces Surprising Election Upset in Turkey
By
Yasemin Çakmak
1 min read
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In a surprising turn of events, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is encountering a setback in the municipal elections. The main opposition party has taken the lead, signalling an unexpected outcome amidst concerns about inflation and escalating borrowing costs. The early results from state broadcaster TRT indicate that Erdogan’s AK Party has fallen behind the main opposition Republican People’s Party for the first time in history. This unprecedented shift in the political landscape reflects the challenging economic climate and suggests a potential shift in power dynamics in Turkey.