Turkey’s centenary could mark the end of the Erdogan era

Source:The Economist Date:21Nov2022

The economy, as well as concerns over corruption and institutional integrity, may be Mr Erdogan’s undoing. Presidential and parliamentary elections are set for June. The opposition has not yet put forward its candidate for the presidency, but polls show Mr Erdogan would lose to each of the putative contenders in a run-off. His ruling Justice and Development (ak) party and its coalition partner, the Nationalist Movement Party, are on course for a drubbing by an opposition alliance. The president’s political obituary has been written before, but even allies admit these elections will be his toughest.