The New York Times asked: Will Erdogan leave in 2028?

The world’s major media outlets continue to analyze the electoral process that was completed yesterday.

A comment in the New York Times drew attention. The newspaper asked: “Is Erdogan leaving his post in 2028?” In the article headlined, he stated that the election result gave Erdogan a chance to maintain his power until 2028, “However, will the leader who has had such a profound impact on Turkish society and who has become a the embodiment of Turkish foreign policy? 2018?” he asked.

In the article, which was headlined “Very likely, but according to lawyers in Turkey, this is a complex issue,” the article claims that there is a two-term rule in the constitution and, according to many opponents, Erdogan can’t actually to be a candidate in this election because he has completed this term, but the Supreme Electoral Board allowed Erdogan’s candidacy, he stressed.

Writing that this creates uncertainty about whether Erdogan will leave the seat in 2028, the New York Times said: “There is a gap on this matter.” The newspaper reported that if the ruling deputies decide to hold elections before the end of the president’s second term, Erdogan can technically run again.

‘HE CAN BE PRIME MINISTER AGAIN’

In the article called “If he wins, he will retain the presidency until 2033”, it was recalled that in an interview with CNN International, Erdogan said that he had no intention of running after 2028.
The New York Times noted, however, that many Turks find it hard to imagine a leader who has been in power for so long resigning.

The report noted that Erdogan could maintain his political influence in different ways after his presidency, commenting that he could head the AKP and become vice president, or even return to prime ministership if he returns to the parliamentary system.