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At the last elections, in 2019, the opposition Social Democratic CHP won five of the six biggest cities, including Istanbul (Photo: Wikipedia)

Erdoğan faces a crucial test next month — can he retake Istanbul?

Turkey's local elections have always held significant implications — not just for its domestic political landscape but also for its relationships with international partners, including the European Union. With the 2024 local elections next month, the stakes are high, and the outcomes could shape the future dynamics between Turkey and the EU.

Scheduled for 31 March, the elections have president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan aiming to regain control of major cities from the opposition. This electo...

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Volkan Isbasaran is a freelance writer on Turkish politics, global affairs, armed conflicts, ethnic/religious minorities, and history of the Caucasus, Balkans, and the Middle East. He was formerly a journalist for GercekNews.

At the last elections, in 2019, the opposition Social Democratic CHP won five of the six biggest cities, including Istanbul (Photo: Wikipedia)

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Volkan Isbasaran is a freelance writer on Turkish politics, global affairs, armed conflicts, ethnic/religious minorities, and history of the Caucasus, Balkans, and the Middle East. He was formerly a journalist for GercekNews.

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