The High-Stakes Turkish Election: Erdogan's Reign at Risk.
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Turkey will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeking to maintain his 20-year rule. Erdogan's main challenger is Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who promises a return to a "strong parliamentary system" and closer ties with the EU and US. The struggling economy is a key issue, with Erdogan's supporters citing his past economic successes while his opponents promise to improve conditions. Other issues include earthquakes, brain drain, values and identity, democracy, and refugees.
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