Ad
Abdullah Gul has steered Turkey's EU accession talks since becoming foreign minister in 2003 (Photo: The Council of the European Union)

Turkey risks new political turmoil over presidential candidate

Turkey may soon experience more political turbulence, as the ruling Islamic-rooted Justice and Development party [AK Party] has renominated Abdullah Gul as presidential candidate.

A similar move in April resulted in hundreds of thousands of Turks taking to the streets and triggered a serious political crisis with the army threatening to step in to defend the country's secular values.

"[Mr] Gul is a statesman who has great experience. I believe he would be successful", Muran Merca...

To read this story, log in or subscribe

Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.

Already a member? Login
Abdullah Gul has steered Turkey's EU accession talks since becoming foreign minister in 2003 (Photo: The Council of the European Union)

Tags

Ad
Ad
Ad