The 2023 race for turkish presidency is the closest one in years. It will shape Turkey's future for the following years. The generation most affected by this is the young one: Having grown up under the rule of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, they know no other government than his AKP. For the first time in their lives, this might actually change.
In four episodes, we shed light on what moves this generation. Meeting activists, students and social researchers, we talk about how Generation Erdoğan feels about the tense economic and political situation in Turkey and how they strive for change.
In three episodes, we talked to many young people who want change for Turkey. But part of the truth is: A majority of Turkish people doesn't seem to want this change. In the runoff of the 2023 Turkish elections, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan got the majority of votes with slightly over 52 %. So in the...
Published 06/13/23
Nothing ever changes in Turkey. That’s something we heard very often when talking to young people about politics in their country. In this episode, we are trying to shed light on why they think so. Talking to feminists, activists and future politians, we learn more about whose voices are heard in...
Published 05/23/23