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President purges party ranks after election rebuff in Turkey’s three biggest cities
Turkey president resumes party leadership in further consolidation of power
Despite nationwide victory in referendum, president risks losing parts of coalition
The one-sided contest gives the president unbridled power but not a clear path
Meral Aksener leads groups that sense president is not unstoppable
US president calls Turkish leader despite claims of flaws in voting process
Opponents fear greater autocracy from newly empowered president
Germany’s Turks voted 63 per cent in favour of Erdogan’s constitutional reform
The EU must find a way to reframe its essential dealings with Ankara
Preliminary results show narrow backing for sweeping presidential powers
New constitution will enable the president to tame institutions into obedience
President’s sweeping new powers raise questions for EU, Nato and opponents
Yes vote would hand President Erdogan right to rule until 2019
Political crackdown seen as likely to ease in event of an Erdogan victory
Fears over state of emergency may render polling unreliable
Erdogan has to fight for votes but, if he does win, the course set will be very hard
Referendum win would cement his role as most powerful president in Turkey’s history
The European country has become a battlefield in Turkey’s vote to boost the president’s powers
Lenders set to report healthier capital market conditions and wider interest margins
Key stories to watch for in the coming week
The two sides accept a rupture is coming and are focused on what should replace it
Split vote could prove crucial in leader’s bid to cement grip on power
Sacking of TV presenter highlights further pressure from Erdogan
President’s robust rhetoric awaits verdict of voters in Turkish heartland
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