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What type of government does Turkey have 2021?
The politics of Turkey take place in the framework of a presidential republic as defined by the Constitution of Turkey. The President of Turkey is both the head of state and head of government. Turkey’s political system is based on a separation of powers.
Who rule Turkey now?
President of Turkey
| President of the Republic of Turkey | |
|---|---|
| Presidential Standard | |
| Incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdoğan since 28 August 2014 | |
| Style | Mr. President (informal) The Honorable (formal) His Excellency (formal, diplomatic) |
| Status | Head of state Head of government |
What kind of democracy is Turkey?
The Government of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Hükûmeti) is a unitary government established by the Constitution of Turkey as a constituted governing authority of a parliamentary democratic republic, commonly called the Republic of Turkey.
What is the population of Turkey 2021?
The current population of Turkey is 85,657,520 as of Thursday, December 16, 2021, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data. Turkey 2020 population is estimated at 84,339,067 people at mid year according to UN data.
How long is Erdogan’s term?
August 28, 2014 –
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan/Presidential terms
What party is Erdogan?
Justice and Development Party
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan/Parties
Who is the current leader of the Turkish AKP?
The current party leader is Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the incumbent President of Turkey. Shortly after formation, the AKP portrayed itself as a pro-Western, pro-American party in the Turkish political spectrum that advocated a liberal market economy including Turkish membership in the European Union.
Is Turkey’s ruling party undermining secularism?
Turkey’s constitution established the country as a secular state and prohibits any political parties that promote Islamism or shariah law. Since coming to power, the party has brought about tighter regulations on abortion and higher taxes on alcohol consumption, leading to allegations that it is covertly undermining Turkish secularism.
Is the AKP the most successful government in decades?
Influential business publications such as The Economist consider the AKP’s government the most successful in Turkey in decades.
Is the AKP still a member of the EPP?
In January 2005, the AKP was admitted as an observer member in the European People’s Party (EPP). However, it left the EPP to join the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists (AECR) in 2013.