Erdogan said his party would press for constitutional amendments to elect the president through popular vote. (Reuters) (Please click photo for clarity.)
ANKARA —Turkey's ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party formally asked parliament on Wednesday, May 2, to approve snap general elections on June 24 to end a lingering crisis over electing a new president.
"Bringing forward the general election will reduce uncertainty," Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc, a senior AK Party member, told a news conference, reported Reuters. MORE
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ANKARA —Turkey's ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party formally asked parliament on Wednesday, May 2, to approve snap general elections on June 24 to end a lingering crisis over electing a new president.
"Bringing forward the general election will reduce uncertainty," Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc, a senior AK Party member, told a news conference, reported Reuters. MORE
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