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Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan brushed off criticism that he is trying to amass sultan-like powers in an interview on Thursday, saying he really just wants to be more like Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
In an interview with state-run Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) channel in which he also discussed the Armenian genocide, Erdogan said that his desire for an expanded presidential role would not undermine democracy, pointing to the UK as an example.
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan brushed off criticism that he is trying to amass sultan-like powers in an interview on Thursday, saying he really just wants to be more like Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
In an interview with state-run Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) channel in which he also discussed the Armenian genocide, Erdogan said that his desire for an expanded presidential role would not undermine democracy, pointing to the UK as an example.
"In my opinion, even the UK is a semi-presidency. And the dominant element is the Queen," Erdogan said.
The UK is a constitutional monarchy, governed by a parliamentary system, its hereditary monarch wields only symbolic power.
Erdogan's comments came after fresh criticism from the opposition that he would act like an "Ottoman sultan" once his presidential role has been boosted
Turkey is set to hold parliamentary elections in June, with the pro-Erdogan ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) aiming for a thumping majority to change the constitution and boost Erdogan's presidential powers.
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