Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, born on February 26, 1954 in Istanbul, Turkey, is the 12th ** of the Republic of Turkey and the chairman of the Justice and Development Party (AKP).
His political career began in 1994 when he was elected mayor of Istanbul and won widespread popular support for his pragmatic governance and significant improvements to the city. However, Erdogan was sentenced in 1998 to 10 months in prison and banned from politics for five years for reciting religious poems in public.
Despite this setback, he did not retire from the political scene, but founded the Justice and Development Party in 2001 and won the parliamentary elections in 2002, before becoming Turkey's prime minister in March 2003.
Curriculum vitae:
March 1994: Elected Mayor of Istanbul.
1998: Sentenced to prison for religious speech, deprived of political rights for 5 years.
2001: The Justice and Development Party (AKP) was created
November 2002: The Justice and Development Party wins parliamentary elections and Erdoğan is reinstated.
March 2003: Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey.
August 2014: First direct election**, successfully elected.
June 2018: Successfully re-elected**.
29 May 2023: Re-elected**.
Work Experience:
During his tenure as prime minister, Erdoğan pushed through a series of economic reforms, including privatization, tax simplification, and fiscal austerity, which helped Turkey's economy grow significantly.
Under his leadership, Turkey's per capita income has tripled and the country's infrastructure has improved significantly. He has also pushed for Turkey's accession to the European Union and has tried to exert greater influence in the Middle East in foreign policy.
Political achievements:
Successfully promoted economic reforms and achieved rapid growth in Turkey.
In domestic politics, through constitutional amendments, Turkey was transformed from a parliamentary system to a ** system.
In the international arena, Turkey's influence in the Middle East will be enhanced.
Social Contribution:
Invest in education, health care and infrastructure to improve people's living standards.
It plays a key role in the affairs of the Middle East and influences the political landscape of the region.
Character Influence:
Erdogan's policies and actions have attracted widespread attention and controversy at home and abroad. Proponents see him as a promoter of the country's modernization and economic development, while critics accuse him of eroding democracy, liberty, and trying to restore the religious influence of the Ottoman period.
**Upcoming Important Events:**
May 29, 2023: Successfully re-elected in ** elections to continue leading Turkey until at least 2028.
His re-election reflects the support of a section of Turkish society for him, while also highlighting the current state of domestic politics.
**Country Introduction:**
Turkey is a country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia with a rich historical and cultural heritage. It is one of the largest Muslim democracies in the world, as well as a member of NATO and a member of the G20. Turkey has a geopolitical importance as a bridge between Europe and Asia, as well as a key country in the Middle East. Domestically, Turkey is facing challenges to economic development, political stability, and democracy.
February** Dynamic Incentive Program