Turkish anger grows as Erdogan’s ‘economic war’ hits cost of living

Source:Financial Times Date:26Nov2021

“I keep asking myself whether the alliance will be able to survive until 2023 given that it’s weakening very rapidly,” said Adar. “What if it suddenly collapses? If the MHP or the security apparatus withdraws its support from the ruling alliance?”

Others say that the pressure is more likely to come from defections within the ruling party. “You don’t want to be an AKP MP when the ship is sinking, especially if you’re not in the inner circle,” said Can Selcuki, director of the Turkiye Raporu polling agency.

Selim Koru, an analyst at the Ankara-based think-tank Tepav, said that Erdogan would use force if larger numbers took to the streets. “His supporters are a minority now, and they are losing ground,” he said. “He’s going to be more and more scared of protests.”