Erdogan's Fourth Term Ambitions: A Constitutional Challenge
Turkey's ruling party contemplates amending the constitution to allow President Erdogan to run for a fourth term. The decision hinges on public support, as hinted by Erdogan and party leaders. A constitutional change requires significant parliamentary backing or an early election.

Turkey's political arena is abuzz as the ruling party explores options for President Tayyip Erdogan to seek a fourth term. Omer Celik, the AKP spokesman, revealed on Monday that the possibility of Erdogan running again is officially on the agenda.
Erdogan, Turkey's longest-serving leader, initially rose to power as a premier before becoming the president. He is currently in his final term, restricted by term limits unless legal maneuvers or public demand, possibly through a constitutional amendment, come into play.
With 321 seats, AKP and its allies fall short of the 360 votes needed to initiate a constitutional referendum, but the discussion underscores Erdogan's enduring political influence and the forthcoming strategic maneuvers in Turkish politics.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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