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Potential alternatives for CHP leadership in case of İmamoğlu’s disqualification include Mansur Yavaş, the mayor of Ankara. Yavaş’s stable leadership could attract support as political tensions escalate, and history suggests that perceived injustices against opposition figures can amplify their popularity.
Implications for Turkey and Europe
Erdoğan's Grip on Power
The current chaos encapsulates a familiar trend: Erdoğan consolidating power by eliminating adversaries and silencing dissent. The government's recent actions have drawn severe criticism from those monitoring Turkey's democratic integrity, as press freedom continues to deteriorate—Turkey ranking 158 out of 180 for press freedom in 2024.