Mr Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party are supported by over half of all Turks, according to recent polls.

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In a resounding victory for Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), voters approved the 26 amendments by a wide margin Sunday.

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Erdogan spoke after the new government, controlled by his ruling Justice and Development Party, won an expected vote of confidence in parliament Sunday.

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