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He has dominated the political landscape since , steering his Justice and Development AK Party party to three general election victories. During his term, Turkey has seen unprecedented economic growth, constitutional reform, and a re-emergence as a major global power. This success in addition to his personal charisma and work as PM have made Turkey a model to emulate for many Muslim countries.

Barred from standing for another term as prime minister, he could now serve as president for up to 10 years and says he wants to concentrate greater powers in the post. He has brought economic and political stability to a country that not long ago lurched from one crisis to another. During his premiership the economy has grown strongly and Turkey is becoming a manufacturing and export powerhouse.

He has also dealt powerfully with his rivals: facing down an army which once stepped into politics — and overthrew elected governments — whenever it felt the need. Erdogan has also worked on allowing religious freedom in the Muslim-majority country, which was previously ruled by an oppressive and extremist secular regime. Mr Erdogan was 13 when his father decided to move to Istanbul, hoping to give his five children a better upbringing.

His boss, a retired colonel, told him to shave off his moustache. Mr Erdogan refused and had to quit the job. Even his critics admit that he did a good job, making Istanbul cleaner and greener — although a decision to ban alcohol in city cafes did not please secularists.

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He also won admiration from the many who felt he was not corrupt — unlike many other Turkish politicians. His background and commitment to Islamic values appealed to most of the devout Muslim Turks who were alienated by the state. Mr Erdogan was leader of the party but was unable to join his colleagues in parliament because he was banned from holding political office.