The role of Political Opposition in the Era of Turkish Justice and Development Party

The political opposition in Turkey, since the founding of Turkish Republic, has faced a real crisis, as it not been able to achieve its goals and perform functions required manner, due deep-rooted cultural historical orientation among members society, which is lack criticism authority government. Since 2002, with arrival Justice Development Party power, succeeded changing ruling party came power until now, despite resorting taking many pressure means such organizing peaceful demonstrations, criticizing government’s policies Parliament, exploiting poor economic financial conditions. And presence Syrian Afghan refugees Turkey. But change country’s system start new presidential 2018, clear appeared mechanism action parties, according this system, need form electoral coalitions order reach inability parties obtain percentages that guarantee them Winning parliamentary elections. In addition, were an important victory local elections took place 2019, parties' candidates won presidency major municipalities Istanbul Ankara. This step encouraged forces work unify their discourse increase percentage coordination them. light these developments, Six-Party Table was formed by six parties. Despite all developments steps taken capabilities hands ally, addition charisma personality Recep Tayyip Erdogan, must be into consideration upcoming