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Turkey's Erdogan Says He Has 'No Interest in Being Re-Elected'
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated on Thursday that he does not plan to seek another term in office before the 2028 election.
- Erdoğan linked this decision to his call for a new civilian-drafted constitution to replace the current one created after the 1980 military coup.
- He urged opposition parties to cooperate on the constitution draft, noting that Kurdish PKK disarmament could strengthen the pro-Kurdish DEM party's political role.
- Erdoğan emphasized that the purpose of drafting a new constitution is to benefit the nation rather than any individual, and he also expressed that he has no plans to seek re-election or pursue another term in office.
- Despite Erdoğan's statements, critics remain concerned that constitutional reforms aim to extend his rule beyond term limits, which he denies intending to do.
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Erdoğan: Turkey cannot move forward with this constitution
Responding to questions from journalists on the plane returning from his visit to Hungary, Erdoğan referred to the PKK's decision to disband and disarm, saying, “As it frees itself from the rule of arms, the DEM Party will have the opportunity to continue its political struggle in a very different way.” Erdoğan added, “They have more than 50 deputies in the Parliament. Being able to pursue politics in a much stronger manner will provide new adva…
Turkey's Erdogan: 'No Interest' in Running for President Again
Islamist Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters on Thursday that he has "no interest" in running for another term in office during remarks calling for the country to draft an entirely new constitution. The post Turkey’s Erdogan: ‘No Interest’ in Running for President Again appeared first on Breitbart.
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