Turkey remains under the right-wing Justice and Development Party (JDP) led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, with political tensions rising after raids on opposition broadcaster Halk TV and nationwide crackdowns on LGBTQ+ activists. Economically, growth was 1.1% in Q2 2026 (Eurostat), while inflation fell to 29.7% in September 2026 (Eurostat) and unemployment held at 8.1% in July 2026 (Eurostat).
