Could President Erdogan's narrative of a Europe at battle with Turkey sway voters in advance of April's vote?
Referendum in Turkey, breaking news in Europe
Next month, the Turkish people will vote in a referendum which could grant the country's presidency and, by extension, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, sweeping new powers. But with as many as three million Turkish votes in European countries up for grabs, campaign headlines have focused on a war of words with Germany and the Netherlands over their decision to ban rallies in their territory.
President Erdogan's rhetoric of a "Nazi", Islamophobic Europe crushing Turkish ambitions has been echoed by a cohort of loyal media, looking to stir up nationalistic fervour and drum up support for a "Yes" vote.
A few journalists daring to openly support the 'No' vote have been showed the door.
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