‘I can do it’: Erdogan promises Turkey stronger health care
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed victory on a bus in his hometown of Istanbul on Sunday night before the votes were even counted.
“I’ll be with you to the grave” President Erdogan After declaring to thunderous applause, he flew to the capital, Ankara, and delivered a formal victory speech to his many supporters from the balcony of the sprawling 1,100-room palace.
Erdogan’s victory in Sunday’s hotly contested run-off against Kemal Kultidalor would give the president: turkeyThe most influential politician since Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, he founded a republic a century ago and was given a new mission to shape a nation of 85 million people. At the same time, however, it also threatens to further divide the nation along the lines of ideological differences.
“He succeeded in splitting Turkey… divided into two blocs, either pro-Erdogan or against,” said Eurasia Group’s Emre Peker. “Even though Turkey is going through its worst economic period since the 2001 financial crisis, President Erdogan can still win elections with identity politics.”
Erdogan’s most ardent supporters, a large group of pious conservative voters living in Turkey’s sprawling Anatolian heartland, believe the 69-year-old Erdogan will stick to his nationalist vows and push Turkey into international politics. It’s betting on building a stronger player in the global economy.
Critics fear his re-election, which extends his rule to 30 years, will accelerate his inclination toward authoritarianism and strengthen his policy aspirations. unconventional economic policy That sparked a painful cost-of-living crisis that sent the lira to record lows.
But Mr Kruchidalor’s warning that the elections are the last chance to “close the gates of hell” did not resonate with many Turks. Many Turks feel an emotional connection to their 20-year-old leader, said Tariq Ozul, a professor at Istanbul Aydın University.
“Clearly the public did not accept the opposition’s claim that this is a democratic or illiberal authoritarian referendum,” he said. “Some parts of society have benefited from the transfer of wealth. [Erdoğan] It could be exploited during campaigns, warning that “if I leave, you lose what you got.” ”
Turkey’s Electoral Commission’s provisional figures show that Kırtıdároğlu, who is backed by a six-party opposition coalition, won just 47.9% of the vote in Sunday’s second presidential election, compared with 52% for Erdogan. .1%. The Parliamentary Union, led by the ruling Justice and Development Party, which Erdogan first came to power in 2002, also performed well in the first round of elections on May 14, retaining a majority in the legislature.
Voting is still largely free in Turkey, but election observers say Erdogan enjoys unfair benefits, including a docile mainstream media that largely ignores opposition and the use of state money for elections. claim. Lots of pre-election giveaways.
This spending and President Erdogan’s economic growth strategy mean Turkey’s fiscal sickness must be taken into account.
Foreign investors have fled Turkey’s markets in recent years amid growing concerns about Erdogan’s economic policies, including claims that rate cuts will cure Turkey’s runaway inflation, pushing Turkish stocks and bond holdings to historic lows. Are depressed.
Concerns have increased this year as Turkey has used up $24 billion in foreign exchange reserves since the end of 2022 in an attempt to prop up the lira and finance a near-record current account deficit. Governments have increasingly had to resort to other means to keep the economy flat.
Turkish government bonds have taken a hit since it became clear that President Erdogan is likely to remain in power after the first elections on May 14, while the cost of insurance against default has skyrocketed.
In his victory speech on Sunday night, the president said that dealing with inflation and pressure on the cost of living was “the most urgent task in the next few days,” and further strengthened his flagship policy.
“If someone can do this, so can I,” he said. “[The central bank’s main policy rate] Now that it has been lowered to 8.5%, you can see that the inflation rate will also fall. ”
But bringing investors back will also require repairing frayed ties with Turkey’s traditional partners, said Jay Trusdale, chief executive of political risk consultancy Velacity Worldwide. talk. Ending opposition to Sweden joining NATO would mean “a very chilled relationship between Turkey and its allies, which President Erdogan sees as pursuing a policy that he assesses is in Turkey’s national interest, not the alliance’s.” It will help us to start solving part of the .
“No one can move a finger on Turkey,” Erdogan told supporters on Sunday after boasting of congratulatory calls from leaders around the world. Analysts said the mission to present Turkey as a larger and more independent actor in international affairs is likely to remain a priority.
“By the end of the mission, we hope that the country will no longer be dependent on Western treaty allies and will be free to say it is its own axis,” said Ankara-based Tepah Sink. analyst Selim Kol said. tank.
Ozur of Istanbul Aydın University added that the Turkish government’s “strategic autonomy” foreign policy will continue. “Our relationship with the US and EU will continue to be transactional, not based on shared values.”
Erdogan’s shift to core conservative values included joining the alliance with small political parties that argued women didn’t belong in the workplace. He stepped up his rhetoric against minorities, lashing out at political opponents who claimed to be ‘LGBT’ on Sunday.
He also vowed never to release popular Kurdish politician Serahatin Demirtas, who was imprisoned for his political speeches in 2016.
“President Erdogan definitely has a vision for the future,” Kol said. “His genius is to go about it very step by step. One step at a time.”
Additional report by Funja Güler in Ankara
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed victory on a bus in his hometown of Istanbul on Sunday night before the votes were even counted.”I’ll be with you to the grave” President Erdogan After declaring to thunderous applause, he flew to the capital, Ankara, and delivered a formal victory speech to his many supporters from the balcony of the sprawling 1,100-room palace.Erdogan’s victory in Sunday’s hotly contested run-off against Kemal Kultidalor would give the president: turkeyThe most influential politician since Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, he founded a republic a century ago and was given a new mission to shape a nation of 85 million people. At the same time, however, it also threatens to further divide the nation along the lines of ideological differences.”He succeeded in splitting Turkey… divided into two blocs, either pro-Erdogan or against,” said Eurasia Group’s Emre Peker. “Even though Turkey is going through its worst economic period since the 2001 financial crisis, President Erdogan can still win elections with identity politics.”Erdogan’s most ardent supporters, a large group of pious conservative voters living in Turkey’s sprawling Anatolian heartland, believe the 69-year-old Erdogan will stick to his nationalist vows and push Turkey into international politics. It’s betting on building a stronger player in the global economy.Critics fear his re-election, which extends his rule to 30 years, will accelerate his inclination toward authoritarianism and strengthen his policy aspirations. unconventional economic policy That sparked a painful cost-of-living crisis that sent the lira to record lows.But Mr Kruchidalor’s warning that the elections are the last chance to “close the gates of hell” did not resonate with many Turks. Many Turks feel an emotional connection to their 20-year-old leader, said Tariq Ozul, a professor at Istanbul Aydın University.”Clearly the public did not accept the opposition’s claim that this is a democratic or illiberal authoritarian referendum,” he said. “Some parts of society have benefited from the transfer of wealth. [Erdoğan] It could be exploited during campaigns, warning that “if I leave, you lose what you got.” ”
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Turkey’s Electoral Commission’s provisional figures show that Kırtıdároğlu, who is backed by a six-party opposition coalition, won just 47.9% of the vote in Sunday’s second presidential election, compared with 52% for Erdogan. .1%. The Parliamentary Union, led by the ruling Justice and Development Party, which Erdogan first came to power in 2002, also performed well in the first round of elections on May 14, retaining a majority in the legislature.Voting is still largely free in Turkey, but election observers say Erdogan enjoys unfair benefits, including a docile mainstream media that largely ignores opposition and the use of state money for elections. claim. Lots of pre-election giveaways.This spending and President Erdogan’s economic growth strategy mean Turkey’s fiscal sickness must be taken into account.Foreign investors have fled Turkey’s markets in recent years amid growing concerns about Erdogan’s economic policies, including claims that rate cuts will cure Turkey’s runaway inflation, pushing Turkish stocks and bond holdings to historic lows. Are depressed.Concerns have increased this year as Turkey has used up $24 billion in foreign exchange reserves since the end of 2022 in an attempt to prop up the lira and finance a near-record current account deficit. Governments have increasingly had to resort to other means to keep the economy flat.Turkish government bonds have taken a hit since it became clear that President Erdogan is likely to remain in power after the first elections on May 14, while the cost of insurance against default has skyrocketed.In his victory speech on Sunday night, the president said that dealing with inflation and pressure on the cost of living was “the most urgent task in the next few days,” and further strengthened his flagship policy. “If someone can do this, so can I,” he said. “[The central bank’s main policy rate] Now that it has been lowered to 8.5%, you can see that the inflation rate will also fall. ”
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But bringing investors back will also require repairing frayed ties with Turkey’s traditional partners, said Jay Trusdale, chief executive of political risk consultancy Velacity Worldwide. talk. Ending opposition to Sweden joining NATO would mean “a very chilled relationship between Turkey and its allies, which President Erdogan sees as pursuing a policy that he assesses is in Turkey’s national interest, not the alliance’s.” It will help us to start solving part of the .”No one can move a finger on Turkey,” Erdogan told supporters on Sunday after boasting of congratulatory calls from leaders around the world. Analysts said the mission to present Turkey as a larger and more independent actor in international affairs is likely to remain a priority.“By the end of the mission, we hope that the country will no longer be dependent on Western treaty allies and will be free to say it is its own axis,” said Ankara-based Tepah Sink. analyst Selim Kol said. tank.
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Ozur of Istanbul Aydın University added that the Turkish government’s “strategic autonomy” foreign policy will continue. “Our relationship with the US and EU will continue to be transactional, not based on shared values.”Erdogan’s shift to core conservative values included joining the alliance with small political parties that argued women didn’t belong in the workplace. He stepped up his rhetoric against minorities, lashing out at political opponents who claimed to be ‘LGBT’ on Sunday.He also vowed never to release popular Kurdish politician Serahatin Demirtas, who was imprisoned for his political speeches in 2016.”President Erdogan definitely has a vision for the future,” Kol said. “His genius is to go about it very step by step. One step at a time.”Additional report by Funja Güler in Ankara
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