Turkey’s next presidential election is scheduled for 2028\. Many think it will come sooner\. But by the time ballots are actually cast, the outcome may already have been decided... (opens in new tab)

The removal of an opposition party leader and closure of a liberal university show an authoritarian democracy moving closer to one-man ruleTurkey’s next presidential election is scheduled for 2028. Many think it will come sooner. But by the time ballots are actually cast, the outcome may already have been decided – especially after the last few days.On Thursday, an appeals court removed the head of the opposition Republican People’s party (CHP), Özgür Özel, by . He was also one of the few sen...