Weekly Tracker: June 21-27

TURKEY - Report 21 Jun 2015 by Murat Ucer and Atilla Yesilada

Executive Summary While the Turkish press is full of reports that an AKP-MHP coalition is imminent, statements by MHP leader Bahceli cause us to exercise much caution. An AKP-CHP coalition is also not too feasible, judging by the statements made by party spokespersons. Early elections still command high odds, but we prefer to wait to see the developments once the parliament convenes this Tuesday before placing the final bets. The election of the parliament speaker will tell us volumes whether an AKP-MHP coalition is a possibility. In the meantime, another “crisis” is brewing in Syria, with ...

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