Turkey's Influence in the Turkish Cypriot Elections
October 12, 2025
The electoral process for the new leader of the Turkish Cypriot community is heavily influenced by Turkey. Erdogan aims to control the voting and select a candidate who will follow his directives. A group of Turkish officials and politicians has been formed to visit the occupied areas to sway the outcome. Candidates Ersin Tatar and Tufan Erhuyurman show alignment with Turkish policies. The election results are significant for the relationship between the Turkish Cypriot community and Turkey.