The coalition is expected to be formally announced on Thursday and will include the Republican People’s party (CHP), the İyi (Good) party, the Islamist Saadet party (SP) and the Democrat party (DP). The secularist CHP is the largest opposition grouping in parliament, and the newly formed İyi is composed primarily of nationalists. Erdoğan has called snap presidential and parliamentary elections on 24 June, a year and a half ahead of schedule. Erdoğan is the clear favourite to win the presidential race, but a larger opposition bloc in parliament would pose a significant challenge. the HDP may well reach its electoral threshold and enter parliament due to its popularity with Kurdish voters.

Source: The Guardian May 02, 2018 08:34 UTC