Despite resistance from the opposition, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is allowed to stand for president in the presidential elections on May 14. It was previously argued that his candidacy was unconstitutional – as he had already been elected head of state twice.
Turkey’s electoral authority rejected a similar objection from the opposition on Thursday. Erdogan’s candidacy is compatible with the law. Several opposition parties had previously objected to Erdogan’s candidacy.
Earlier installments do not count
The opposition argued that the constitution should allow Erdogan – who was elected president in 2014 and a second in 2018 – to stand for a third term only if parliament forces new elections. However, the elections were ordered by presidential decree. According to the government, Erdogan’s previous terms in office do not count.
Source: Krone
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