How Erdogan held onto power in Turkey, and what this means for the country's future

How Erdogan held onto power in Turkey, and what this means for the country’s future Published: May 29, 2023 3.10am CEST Author Mehmet Ozalp Recep Tayyib Erdogan will remain president of Turkey for another five years after winning Sunday’s run-off election over his long-time rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. If he serves the full five-year term, he will have held power for 26 years – almost the entire history of Turkey in the 21st century. More:How Erdogan held onto power in Turkey, and what this means for the country's future