Democracy and human rights in Türkiye continue to deteriorate as executive power becomes increasingly centralized under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, according to a new report by the Bertelsmann Stiftung. The study highlights weakening institutions, declining judicial independence, and mounting pressure on opposition figures and civil society, placing Türkiye among the world’s autocratic regimes. Sharp Decline … Continue reading Democracy and Rights Erode Further in Türkiye as Executive Power Consolidates: Bertelsmann Report