İbrahim Kalın declares an end to scandalous covers in The Economist
The Economist Sparks Controversy with Scandalous Cover Ahead of Turkish Elections
The Economist, a British magazine, has sparked controversy with its cover ahead of the Turkish elections, which are set to take place in nine days. The cover, which features the headline ‘The most important election of 2023’ in large print, also includes scandalous expressions such as ‘Erdogan Must Go’ and ‘Save Democracy.’
The magazine commented on the election under the subtitle ‘Turkey and the future of democracy,’ acknowledging the knife-edge nature of the election as previously reported.
Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalın reacted to the cover on social media, stating his displeasure with the magazine’s language and discourse. He added, “Gone are the days when you instructed my country. The people will have the last word at the ballot box.”
The controversial cover has sparked debate among Turkish citizens, with some calling for a boycott of the magazine. The Turkish government has also denounced the cover as an attempt to interfere with the election.
The Turkish elections, scheduled for June 24, will elect a president and members of parliament. The outcome of the election will have significant implications for the future of democracy in Turkey.
