Competition Between Tatar and Erhurman for Turkish Support
October 17, 2025
Two candidates for the Turkish Cypriot leadership, Ersin Tatar and Tufan Erhurman, are competing for the favor of Turkish President Erdogan ahead of the elections. Tatar accuses Erhurman of following Greek Cypriot policies, while Erhurman insists that he will uphold Turkish guarantees. Both candidates are trying to send messages to Ankara, hoping to gain its support. Their political rivalry mainly focuses on the Cyprus issue and relations with Turkey.