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Inside Turkey Oct 15, 2026

ERDOĞAN’S ADVISER SIGNALS MARCH OR APRIL 2028 FOR ELECTIONS

Presidential Chief Legal Advisor Mehmet Uçum once again said that the next presidential election is set for March or April 2028, coinciding with renewed efforts to draft a new constitution.

Editorial Staff 1 min

Inside Turkey Jul 4, 2025

FIRST SIGNAL FOR 2027 ELECTIONS

Presidential advisor Mehmet Uçum has weighed in on the possibility of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan running for office again. In a post on X, Uçum said no constitutional change is required for Erdoğan to seek another term.

Editorial Team