Deposed Turkish opposition leader forms ‘New Party’ to challenge Erdogan

In Turkey, Ozgur Ozel, the former leader of the main opposition party, has launched a new political group called the “New Party” to challenge President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This move comes after Ozel was removed from his position in the Republican People’s Party (CHP) by a court decision that many believe was politically motivated. Ozel and 90 other legislators left the CHP to form the New Party, which is now expected to become the main opposition in parliament. The CHP has faced significant challenges, including the detention of several officials, as Erdogan’s government maintains that the courts are impartial. Ozel’s leadership previously helped the CHP make gains against Erdogan’s party in elections, and his new party aims to continue this momentum. QUESTION: How might the formation of the New Party change the political landscape in Turkey, and what impact could it have on future elections?