The recent presidential election in Turkey was a historic moment for the country, as it was the first time a runoff was held for the presidency. Recep Tayyip Erdogan emerged as the winner, setting a record for being the first politician in the country’s history to be elected for 25 years. While the international community greeted his win with skepticism, Erdogan can now exert even greater influence on the world stage.
The fairness of the election has been questioned by international observers, who have raised concerns regarding the unequal media coverage given to Erdogan versus his challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. In addition, the national election commission’s oversight practices have been called into question. The use of hate speech by both candidates has also been criticized.
While critics express concerns regarding Erdogan’s potential impact on democracy in Turkey, political scientist Hüseyin Bagci believes that he will not abolish the country’s democratic traditions. Bagci argues that Turkey’s membership in the European Union, which he describes as a “structural power,” makes it impossible for Erdogan to disregard the country’s democratic values.
Despite this, Erdogan has shown a disregard for human rights rulings, such as the European Court of Human Rights’ order to release detained opposition leader Selahattin Demirtas. Erdogan has publicly refused to comply with the order, and many are calling for consequences to be issued by the European Council.
While Erdogan is expected to enjoy greater influence in the global arena following his win, concerns remain regarding the country’s democratic future and respect for human rights.
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