Erdogan to sidestep Turkey’s constitutional term limits in early 2028 vote, adviser says
Summary
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to run in an early presidential election likely to be held in April 2028. This move aims to avoid constitutional limits that would restrict him from serving more than two full five-year terms if he completed his current term.Key Facts
- Erdogan may run again in an early election on April 16, 2028, one month before the regular May election.
- Turkey’s constitution limits a president to two full five-year terms. Early elections can reset this limit.
- Early elections require support from at least 360 of the 600 members of parliament.
- Erdogan’s party (AKP) and its ally (MHP) hold 326 seats, so they need at least 34 more lawmakers’ support.
- Erdogan has been in power since 2003, first as prime minister, then as president since 2014.
- Turkey changed to an executive presidential system in 2018 after a 2017 referendum.
- Erdogan was re-elected for a third presidential term in 2023 and had previously said it would be his last term.
- Some opposition leaders call for early elections amid political tensions in Turkey.
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