VOICED: Turkey's ruling party eyes third election victory

Turkey's Prime Minister and the AKP party are poised for electoral success due to the country's strong economic growth. Since 2002, significant social reforms have been implemented, benefiting groups like pensioners. Future plans include major infrastructure projects such as a new canal in Istanbul and a third airport. Politically, the AKP aims to introduce a new constitution, potentially shifting to a more powerful presidential system. Despite past accusations of a secret agenda, current criticisms focus on authoritarianism. The opposition, including the Republican People's Party and others, challenges the AKP's dominance.

What is one of the main reasons for the AKP party's expected success in the election?

• International support

• The country's booming economy

• The Prime Minister's charisma

• Military backing

Which infrastructure project is NOT mentioned as part of the Prime Minister's future plans?

• A third airport in Istanbul

• A new railway system

• A new canal through Istanbul

• A third bridge over the Bosphorus

What is the Prime Minister's largest political project after the elections?

• A new tax reform

• A new healthcare system

• A new constitution

• A new education policy

What do critics speculate about the new constitution?

• It will reduce taxes

• It will enhance democratic freedoms

• It will impose Sharia law

• It will create a more powerful presidential system

Which party is NOT mentioned as part of the opposition to the AKP?

• Kurdish backed candidates

• Republican People's Party

• Nationalist Action Party

• Green Party