The Economist Magazine Calls for Erdogan’s Resignation
The Economist Magazine has come under fire from the government for its latest cover, which reads “Erdoğan must go” with Turkish flag stickers that say “Save Democracy” and “Vote”. The magazine, which was published under the headline “The most important elections of 2023”, has outraged Turkish officials including Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Bekir Bozdağ, Ömer Çelik, and İbrahim Kalın, who have all voiced their objections in separate statements.
Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu criticized the magazine’s cover and said that it was meddling in Turkey’s internal affairs. He also questioned why anyone would want Erdogan to resign and argued that Turkey’s stability is crucial for the security of Europe. Justice Minister Bozdağ echoed these sentiments and asked why The Economist is interested in Erdogan’s resignation. Meanwhile, AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik pointed out that Western media has tried to interfere in Turkey’s political processes before with little success.
Cumhurbaşkanlığı Sözcüsü İbrahim Kalın also took to social media to express his disapproval of the magazine’s cover. He called on people to remain calm and said that the days of foreign countries dictating to Turkey were over. He emphasized that the Turkish people will have the final say in the matter at the ballot box on May 14th.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What did The Economist Magazine’s latest cover say?
The cover read “Erdoğan must go” with Turkish flag stickers that say “Save Democracy” and “Vote”.
Who criticized the magazine’s cover?
Turkish officials including Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Bekir Bozdağ, Ömer Çelik, and İbrahim Kalın all voiced their objections to the magazine’s cover.
Why did they object to the cover?
They argued that the magazine was interfering in Turkey’s internal affairs and pointed out that Turkey’s stability is crucial for the security of Europe. They also noted that Western media has tried to interfere in Turkey’s political processes before with little success.
