Perceptions on Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the 2023 election

How has Erdogan's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic affected his popularity among Turkish citizens?

  1. Reaction were late but still managed to cripple business
  2. I'm not very familiar with this part.
  3. In the early stages of the pandemic, Erdogan's government was criticized for downplaying the severity of the outbreak and for being slow to implement measures to contain the spread of the virus. However, as the situation worsened, Erdogan's government began to take more decisive action, including implementing lockdowns and other restrictions on movement and business activity.
  4. He has been using it for the bad consequences for example on economy or inflation etc.
  5. It didn't effect it much
  6. Concerns have been expressed concerning the government's openness and accountability in dealing with the outbreak. Some opponents have accused Erdogan's administration of suppressing or distorting data on the number of COVID-19 cases and fatalities in the country Despite these reservations, Erdogan's popularity has remained constant. According to an August 2021 study performed by Istanbul Economics Research, Erdogan's approval rating was at 42%, which was higher than some prior surveys had shown. Which is nonsense
  7. I don't know
  8. Erdogan's handling of the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted his reputation among Turkish citizens significantly. During the early phases of the epidemic, Erdogan's administration imposed rigorous measures to control the virus's spread, like as lockdowns and travel restrictions. These efforts initially worked to restrict the spread of the virus, and Erdogan's popularity ratings improved as a result. However, as the epidemic has progressed, Erdogan's popularity has suffered. His government has been accused by critics of mishandling the vaccine rollout, which has been delayed and inconsistent, as well as failing to offer appropriate support to companies and workers affected by pandemic-related restrictions. Meanwhile, Turkey has experienced an increase in COVID-19 cases in recent months, leading to further limitations and citizen dissatisfaction.