Ruling alliance leaders are advancing a parliamentary mechanism under Article 116 of the Turkish constitution to enable President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to seek a third term in 2028. A vote by at least 360 of 600 lawmakers to renew elections during his second term would activate an exception to the two-term limit, with the ruling AKP-MHP bloc holding 326 seats and seeking additional support. Senior figures, including MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli and presidential adviser Mehmet Uçum, have publicly backed an April 16, 2028, vote as Erdoğan’s final candidacy, while opposition parties remain divided and key rivals face legal proceedings that could affect eligibility. The next scheduled elections fall in May 2028, and recent statements from the government emphasize stability without an earlier poll. These developments center trader focus on whether the required parliamentary consensus materializes ahead of the vote.