Turkish elections: 'Hope springs eternal'
Deutsche Welle
23-05-20 16:48
Turkish citizens are feeling despondent about their future, following President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AK party's gains in the recent general election, with many believing that the Islamist party have taken over the country and sucked it dry. Many citizens who work in the tourism industry believe that Erdogan will win the runoff election and that this will be a good thing for tourism, but others simply do not know what else to do. Many are underemployed and lack the connections to prepare themselves for better-paying positions, whilst others are struggling to make ends meet despite earning just above minimum wage. Opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu's supporters are unsure as to whether the leader can secure their votes, and ultimately, Erdogan's ill health is a point of concern, leaving citizens unsure as to the future of Turkish politics and the country's economic strength.