AKIPRESS.COM - On Sunday, Turkey will choose its president and parliament, in a vote that will decide the political future of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, BBC reported.

He called snap elections, brought forward from late 2019, and is hoping to cement his position with beefed-up powers.

He has won every vote in his 15 years in power, but Turkey is in the midst of an economic slump and he faces a strong opposition campaign.

Here is a rundown of what you need to know - in brief and at greater length.

Read either or both to understand what Sunday's vote could mean.

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan is running for a second presidential term, but this time is different.

After the vote, a wide range of new powers approved in a 2017 referendum will come into force, transforming what was once a ceremonial role into an executive position of considerable power.

Mr Erdogan is favourite to win - but he is aiming to retain the presidency on Sunday with more than 50% of the vote.

Otherwise he will be forced into a second round, which could lessen his victory and mandate, or even end in defeat.

Parliamentary elections also take place on Sunday, which could result in a power shift - and a new parliament that could support or oppose the newly empowered president.