For the first time in Turkey's history, there will be a run-off election for the presidency on May 28. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is considered the clear favorite before the decisive vote.
Opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu was still considered to have a good chance of victory in the first round of voting. The result of the election is expected on the evening of 28 May. Then it will be clear whether Erdoğan, who has been in power for 20 years - first as prime minister, will secure another term in office.