Elections in the Occupied Territories: The Role of Tufan Erhürman
October 18, 2025
With the first round of elections in the occupied territories approaching, the competition between candidates Ersin Tatar and Tufan Erhürman is intense. Many consider these elections as a referendum on the solution to the Cyprus issue. Polls show that Erhürman has a chance to win, but Turkey's influence will remain decisive. The approaches to the Cyprus issue divide the community: one supports a federal solution and the other promotes two states. Analysts highlight that regardless of the winner, the political line is unlikely to change.