Republican Turkish Party
Political party in Northern Cyprus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Republican Turkish Party?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Republican Turkish Party (Turkish: Cumhuriyetçi Türk Partisi, CTP) is a social-democratic[1] political party in Northern Cyprus. The party was founded in 1970 by Ahmet Mithat Berberoğlu, a lawyer, in opposition to the leadership of Fazıl Küçük and Rauf Denktaş.
Quick Facts Leader, Founder ...
Republican Turkish Party Cumhuriyetçi Türk Partisi | |
---|---|
Leader | Tufan Erhürman |
Founder | Ahmet Mithat Berberoğlu |
Founded | 1970 (1970) |
Headquarters | North Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus |
Youth wing | Cumhuriyetçi Türk Partisi Gençlik Örgütü |
Ideology | Social democracy[1] United Cyprus[1] Cypriotism |
Political position | Centre-left[2] |
European affiliation | Party of European Socialists (observer) |
International affiliation | Progressive Alliance Socialist International |
Colours | Red Green (customary) |
Parliament: | 18 / 50
|
Municipalities: | 7 / 18
|
Website | |
www | |
Close
On 30 June 2008, the Republican Turkish Party became a consultative member of the Socialist International (voted in by all members except the Greek Cypriot Movement for Social Democracy). It became a full member of the organization in 2014.[3]