Turkey’s Presidential Election: How Should the EU Address a Political System in Flux?

The result of the first ever popular election of a president in Turkey in August 2014 may be a milestone for the country’s political future, as the current constitution falls short of establishing an effective systemic framework for a president with a strengthened mandate. While the balance between the new president and the future government will determine the future system, the EU now has a chance to influence the process by offering incentives for the future government.

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Hürriyet Daily News, 12.09.14: Turks' renewed trust in Western alliances (via Euro|Topics) http://www.eurotopics.net/en/home/presseschau/archiv/aehnliche/archiv_article/ARTICLE150277-Turks-renewed-trust-in-Western-alliances

ESO: Background information: Turkish presidential election, 2014 http://www.europeansources.info/record/turkish-presidential-election-2014/

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