Some political opinion leaders have made important statement about latest development in Turkish politics and prospects of early or even snap elections in this country. Some experts said that Erdogan’s minimum wage and other moves could be interpreted as a signal for an early election, while some officials from ruling AK Party said, “New steps will be taken.”
As far as he latest developments is concerned, the interest rate cuts started by CBRT in September At the request of President Erdogan of the AKP, had caused historical depreciation in the TL, while the dollar / TL rose to more than 18 on December 20, after which Erdogan announced an alternative to currency index deposits to protect the TL. With this step, TL had recovered somewhat. Thus those in the political arena started discussing the prospects of an early election.
According to political experts, the steps taken by Erdogan are seen as a sign of an early election, while AKP officials, especially Erdogan himself as well, insist that the steps taken will be effective for the long term and an early election should not be expected.
THE ELECTORAL ECONOMY IS COMING TO LIFE
Experts comment that the election economy is coming to life and Erdogan seems to be moving to the election economy using all the possibilities. Opinion leaders also share following notes: A snap election could even be in question. The money AK Party plans to distribute will become meaningless in inflation, which reaches 100 percent. These funds will not protect well-being. They have met the attrition of last year, but after three months this distributed money will become meaningless. Therefore if the government holds the election a year later, it will most likely lose.
The evaluation that goes “Erdogan is so worn out that whoever challenges him from opposition will win”, might not be valid. Those who still approve of Erdogan’s presidential post are about 40 percent”. Therefore it is imperative that the opposition nominate a candidate who can get the Kurdish vote, as well.
AKP OFFICIALS: THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO EARLY ELECTION
Erdogan and major AK Party officials emphasize that the election is definitely not on the agenda and it is planned for 2023. In fact, optimism has started growing in the part again recently. Some say people have started thinking “If there are problems, Erdogan is the one who will solve them again.”
