President Erdoğan’s Message on His Last Election and Two Potential Paths for His Third Candidacy | Latest News from Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent statement declaring that the current term may be his last has sparked a debate in the political arena. According to Article 101 of the Constitution, a person can serve as President for a maximum of two terms, each lasting five years. President Erdoğan is currently in his second term under the Presidential Government System, leaving speculation about his potential candidacy in the upcoming 2028 elections.
There are two possible scenarios in which President Erdoğan could run for office again. The first option would require Parliament to decide on early elections before the end of his current term. Article 116 of the Constitution allows for the President to run for office again if Parliament chooses to renew the elections during his second term. However, this would necessitate the support of 360 MPs, a number that the People’s Alliance, made up of AK Party and MHP, currently falls short of with 313 seats.
The second option involves a constitutional amendment, which may be pursued as discussions surrounding a new constitution gain momentum following the recent local elections. The possibility of including a provision for a two-term limit in the constitution remains uncertain at this time.
As the future political landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how President Erdoğan’s potential candidacy in 2028 unfolds. Stay updated with the latest developments by following NTV on social media.
