EPISODE · Nov 8, 2023 · 11 MIN
Turkey’s main opposition ousts longtime leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
from The Greek Current · host Hellenic Leaders
Turkey’s main opposition party ousted its longtime leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu this weekend following his comprehensive loss in the presidential elections earlier this year. Members of the Republican People’s party (CHP) voted on Sunday to replace Kılıçdaroğlu with Özgür Özel, who has called for reform both in how the party is managed and how it approaches the upcoming elections, vowing to take an inclusive approach. Ayla Jean Yackley, a journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the new leader of Turkey’s opposition, and break down what we should expect as we approach local elections in March.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey’s opposition ousts longtime leader after general election defeatPyatt looks forward to continuing partnership with Greece on energyPower distribution operator gets €150 mln EIB loan for smart meters
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Ayla Jean Yackley, a journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis to look at Özgür Özel, the new leader of Turkey’s opposition, and break down what we should expect in Turkey as we approach local elections in March.
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