Türkiye’s AK Party Mulls Bringing Elections ‘Slightly’ Forward

Shadows of tourists are cast on a wall in the courtyard of the Suleymaniye Mosque on a sunny day in Istanbul, Türkiye, 02 January 2023. (EPA)

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party is considering a "slight change" on the date of elections scheduled for mid-June, a senior party official said on Monday. 

"We want elections to be held on June 18," AK Party spokesperson Omer Celik said at a news conference when asked about the possibility of snap elections. "But since this date corresponds with summer holiday season when people are travelling, ware evaluating bringing the date slightly forward."