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Distant “Restoration”: Scenarios for Turkey’s Next Government 9 juillet 2015

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Bulletin PISM, no. 70 (802), 9 July 2015
The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Pinar Elman *

A month after their failure to win an outright majority in Turkey’s 7 June parliamentary elections, the president and AKP’s wounds are already healing. (suite…)

Turkey’s Hot Summer 18 juin 2015

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Policy Brief (German Marshall Fund of the United States) June 18, 2015

Emre Erdogan *

Results of the June 7 general elections opened a new chapter for the AKParty and Turkey in general. The performance and ambitions of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkey’s struggling economy are both widely thought to be behind the votes. (suite…)

Turkey’s election: A milestone in the history of Turkish politics 18 juin 2015

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Jerusalem Post (Israel) June 18, 2015, p. 13

By Delovan Barwari

Turkish politics has entered a new era. The outcome of the Turkish elections on June 7 was a milestone in the history of Turkish politics as the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party (HDP) entered the parliament for the first time, exceeding the 10 percent threshold with 13.12% of the votes. (suite…)

Une leçon de démocratie 18 juin 2015

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Courrier international (France) no. 1285, jeudi 18 juin 2015, p. 25
Vu du monde arabe

Ziad Majed

Trois remarques sur les élections turques. (suite…)

Les trois fragilités d’une Turquie en quête de rebond 16 juin 2015

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Les Echos (France) no. 21959, mardi 16 juin 2015, p. 7
L’analyse de la rédaction

Par Yves Bourdillon, Journaliste au service International des « Echos »

Si l’économie turque traverse une passe difficile, aucune fatalité ne l’empêche de renouer avec la croissance spectaculaire des dernières années. Le pays dispose encore d’atouts considérables, une main-d’œuvre industrieuse et bon marché, et une classe d’entrepreneurs dynamiques. (suite…)

After the Turkish Parliamentary Elections: Big Hopes, with Remaining Worries 14 juin 2015

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INSS Insight (Institute for National Security Studies) No. 709, June 14, 2015

Gallia Lindenstrauss & Ceyhun Çiçekçi *

Many in Turkey and abroad were surprised (and some also quite pleased) to see the setback suffered by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Turkey’s June 7, 2015 parliamentary elections. (suite…)

En Turquie, une refonte de la vie politique est à nouveau possible 10 juin 2015

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Le Monde (France) mercredi 10 juin 2015, p. 13

Par Ahmet Insel *

L’AKP, au pouvoir depuis treize ans, a perdu la majorité absolue au Parlement. L’ère de la toute-puissance d’Erdogan est révolue. (suite…)

The ‘New Turkey’ that was not in Erdogan’s plans: the aftermath of the critical June 2015 elections 10 juin 2015

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Expert Comment (The Elcano Royal Institute) 41/2015, 10 June 2015
Real Instituto Elcano de Estudios Internacionales y Estratégicos

Ilke Toygür *

Turkey held parliamentary elections on 7 June 2015. They could have been like any other election if Turkey’s first directly-elected President and former Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had not decided to put the current regime to the test. (suite…)

Elections turques : le début de la fin pour Erdogan? 10 juin 2015

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La Tribune (France) no. 5725, mercredi 10 juin 2015, p. 110
28 minutes / Arte ~ Mise au point

Par Sandrine Lecalvez

[Replay 28′] La Tribune publie chaque jour des extraits issus de l’émission « 28 minutes », diffusée sur Arte. Aujourd’hui: le début de la fin pour Erdogan? (suite…)

A coalition looks likely – but what kind of coalition? 9 juin 2015

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The Independent (UK) 9 June 2015, p. 22

Patrick Cockburn

A coalition will be less able to launch incursions into Syria. The outcome of the Turkish election affects two pivotal issues facing the government in Ankara: its degree of involvement in the Syrian civil war and its relationship with Kurds, both in Turkey and Syria. (suite…)

Turkey’s elections: AKP loses absolute majority, thwarts Erdogan’s bid for executive presidency 8 juin 2015

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Expert Comment (The Elcano Royal Institute) 40/2015, 8 June 2015
Real Instituto Elcano de Estudios Internacionales y Estratégicos

William Chislett *

Turkey’s Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party (AKP) lost its absolute parliamentary majority for the first time since sweeping to power in 2002, and with it Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ambition for greater power by changing the constitution to become an executive president. (suite…)

Governing Party Loses Majority in Turkish Vote 8 juin 2015

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The New York Times (USA) Monday, June 8, 2015, p. A 1

by Tim Arango & Ceylan Yeginsu

Istanbul —Turkish voters delivered a rebuke on Sunday to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as his party lost its majority in Parliament in a historic election that thwarted his ambition to rewrite Turkey’s Constitution and further bolster his clout. (suite…)

Bursa, le petit tigre d’Anatolie 8 juin 2015

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Le Monde (France) lundi 8 juin 2015, p. 12

Marie Jégo, Bursa (Turquie) – envoyée spéciale

A la veille des élections législatives, dimanche 7 juin, les habitants de la quatrième ville économique de la Turquie ont surtout la tête aux affaires. (suite…)

Sulukule, le cœur gitan d’Istanbul brisé par la folie immobilière d’Erdogan 5 juin 2015

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Le Figaro, no. 22028, vendredi 5 juin 2015, p. 6

Samuel Forey, Istanbul

C’était mieux d’appeler à l’avance pour avoir la meilleure taverne. Il fallait traverser la vieille ville de part en part sur l’avenue Vatan, droite comme une cicatrice, et tourner en arrivant aux murailles de Constantinople. (suite…)

A “Super Presidency” or a Parliamentary Democracy after Elections in Turkey? 3 juin 2015

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Bulletin PISM, no. 57 (789), 3 June 2015
The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Pinar Elman *

The 7 June parliamentary elections will be the most critical for Turkey in recent years. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is unlikely to get a sufficient majority to introduce a strong presidential system without checks and balances, and may even fail to form the government alone. (suite…)

Reading the Tea Leaves of the Turkish Election 2 juin 2015

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Policy Brief (German Marshall Fund of the United States) June 2, 2015

Soli Özel *

For the first time in the AKParty’s long reign, the opposition is challenging the ruling party on the basis of existing economic conditions. (suite…)

Politics of Uncertainty: Possible Outcomes of Turkey’s Forthcoming Elections 2 juin 2015

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Policy Brief (German Marshall Fund of the United States) June 1, 2015

Ilter Turan & Ahmet K. Han *

A week before Turkey’s parliamentary elections, speculation regarding possible outcomes occupies the minds of political leaders and pundits alike. (suite…)

New Turkey or New Government? The June 2015 Parliamentary Election 1 juin 2015

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Report (Bipartisan Policy Center) June 2015

National Security Program

In August 2014, upon his ascension from prime minister to Turkey’s first directly-elected president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan heralded the creation of a “New Turkey.” (suite…)

Can Erdogan Stay at the Helm? 1 juin 2015

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Policy Notes (The Washington Institute for Near East Policy) No.25, May 2015

Soner Cagaptay *

On June 7, Turkey will hold national parliamentary elections. The ruling Justice and Develop – ment Party (AKP), which has led the country since 2002, will almost certainly win this race. Ironically while an AKP victory is certain, it is difficult to estimate the number of seats the party will win in the Turkish legislature. (suite…)

Erdogan: a man with too much power 1 juin 2015

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The Guardian (UK) Monday, 1 June 2015, p. 21 & 22

Editorial

Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A stable Turkey is vital for Europe and the Middle East. More power for the president won’t help. (suite…)