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The '''president of Northern Cyprus''' is the [[head of state]] of the [[Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus]].
The '''president of Northern Cyprus''' is the [[head of state]] of the [[Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus]], a [[de facto]] state recognised only by [[Turkey]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Griffiths|first=Ryan D.|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7591/j.ctv153k63s|title=Secession and the Sovereignty Game: Strategy and Tactics for Aspiring Nations|date=2021|publisher=Cornell University Press|isbn=978-1-5017-5474-6|page=127|jstor=10.7591/j.ctv153k63s|access-date=28 May 2021|archive-date=26 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626212131/https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7591/j.ctv153k63s|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|publisher=Council of Europe/Conseil de l'Europe|year=1996|title=Yearbook of the European Convention on Human Rights / Annuaire de la convention européenne des droits de l'homme|page=153|quote=... that despite the fact that it has not been recognised de iure by any other State than Turkey, the TRNC exist de facto as an independent State exercising all branches of State power on its territory.}}</ref> [[Rauf Denktaş]] was the first and founding president of Northern Cyprus, and retired in 2005. His position was taken over by [[Mehmet Ali Talat]], followed by [[Derviş Eroğlu]],<ref name=economist>[http://www.economist.com/node/15954242 Northern Cyprus's new president: Enter Eroglu] (The Economist) Retrieved on 2011-06-01.</ref> then [[Mustafa Akıncı]], and the current president, [[Ersin Tatar]].
[[Rauf Denktaş]] was the first and founding president of Northern Cyprus, and retired in 2005. His position was taken over by [[Mehmet Ali Talat]], followed by [[Derviş Eroğlu]],<ref name=economist>[http://www.economist.com/node/15954242 Northern Cyprus's new president: Enter Eroglu] (The Economist) Retrieved on 2011-06-01.</ref> then [[Mustafa Akıncı]], and the current president, [[Ersin Tatar]].


The president is elected every five years and can renew it only once. Presidential elections are held in two rounds if no candidate gains more than 50% of the votes in the first round. It is necessary that the president is originated from the island of Cyprus. The president must have lived in the country for five years, received secondary education and be over 30 years old.<ref name=kktctanitma1>{{Cite web | url = http://www.trncinfo.com/TANITMADAIRESI/2002/TURKCE/KKTCHAKKINDA/KKTCHAKKINDA.htm#11 | title = KKTC hakkında, Cumhubaşkanı (About the TRNC, the President) | access-date = 2011-04-21 | publisher = TRNC Department of Promotion }}</ref>
The president is elected every five years and can renew it only once. Presidential elections are held in two rounds if no candidate gains more than 50% of the votes in the first round. It is necessary that the president is originated from the island of Cyprus. The president must have lived in the country for five years, received secondary education and be over 30 years old.<ref name=kktctanitma1>{{Cite web | url = http://www.trncinfo.com/TANITMADAIRESI/2002/TURKCE/KKTCHAKKINDA/KKTCHAKKINDA.htm#11 | title = KKTC hakkında, Cumhubaşkanı (About the TRNC, the President) | access-date = 2011-04-21 | publisher = TRNC Department of Promotion }}</ref>

According to the [[European Court of Human Rights]], the [[Republic of Cyprus]] remains the sole legitimate government in Cyprus, and the government in the north should be considered as a [[Puppet state|puppet regime]] under Turkish effective control.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Milano |first1=Enrico |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4ph_D_aYHNMC&q=puppet+state+trnc&pg=PA146 |title=Unlawful Territorial Situations in International Law: Reconciling Effectiveness, Legality And Legitimacy |date=2006 |isbn=9004149392 |page=146}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Terry.D. |first1=Gill |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ENeSDQAAQBAJ&q=puppet+state+trnc&pg=PA58 |title=Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law 2015 |date=2016 |isbn=9789462651418 |page=58}}</ref> Its isolation, the [[Turkish military forces in Northern Cyprus|Turkish military presence]] and the heavy dependence on Turkish support mean that [[Turkey]] has a high level of control over the country's decision-making processes. That has led to some experts stating that it runs as an effective puppet state of [[Turkey]].<ref>James, A. ''Sovereign statehood: The basis of international society.'' p. 142 [https://books.google.com/books?id=CFoVAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA142&dq=northern+cyprus+puppet+state&hl=en&ei=2RSZTvrEE7KPigKf9tC7DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CD4Q6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=northern%20cyprus%20puppet%20state&f=false]. Taylor and Francis, 1986, 288 pages. {{ISBN|0-04-320191-1}}.</ref><ref>Kurtulus, E. ''State sovereignty: concept, phenomenon and ramifications.'' p. 136 [https://books.google.com/books?id=9hS8lfqxdgYC&pg=PA136&dq=northern+cyprus+puppet+state&hl=en&ei=2RSZTvrEE7KPigKf9tC7DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CEcQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=northern%20cyprus%20puppet%20state&f=false]. Macmillan, 2005, 232 pages. {{ISBN|1-4039-6988-4}}.</ref><ref name="Kaczorowska">Kaczorowska, A. ''Public International Law.'' p. 190 [https://books.google.com/books?id=RFkx76YTmbIC&pg=PA190&dq=northern+cyprus+puppet+state&hl=en&ei=2RSZTvrEE7KPigKf9tC7DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8&ved=0CFoQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q=northern%20cyprus%20puppet%20state&f=false]. Taylor and Francis, 2010, 944 pages. {{ISBN|0-415-56685-1}}.</ref> Other experts, however, have pointed out to the independent nature of elections and appointments in Northern Cyprus and disputes between the Turkish Cypriot and Turkish governments and conclude that "puppet state" is not an accurate description for Northern Cyprus.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bartmann |first1=Barry |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Gk2QAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA24 |title=De Facto States: The Quest for Sovereignty |date=2004 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=9781135771218 |editor1-last=Bahcheli |editor1-first=Tozun |page=24 |editor2-last=Bartmann |editor2-first=Barry |editor3-last=Srebrnik |editor3-first=Henry}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Congress HR4749 {{!}} TrackBill |url=https://trackbill.com/bill/us-congress-house-bill-4749-a-bill-to-support-the-government-of-the-republic-of-cyprus-as-the-sole-legitimate-government-on-cyprus-and-to-facilitate-the-withdrawal-of-turkish-military-forces-from-cyprus/167521/ |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=trackbill.com |language=en}}</ref>


The presidency is not a ceremonial position in the [[semi-presidential]] political system of Northern Cyprus. The president reserves the right to dismiss the [[Assembly of the Republic (Northern Cyprus)|Assembly of the Republic]] in case a government cannot be formed within sixty days or three successive governments receive votes of no confidence. They also can preside over the [[Council of Ministers (Northern Cyprus)|Council of Ministers]] if they wish to do so, approve the appointments of the judges and president of the [[Supreme court|Supreme Court]] and have the right to send laws approved by the Assembly of the Republic to the Supreme Court. The president has also traditionally been the chief negotiator for the resolution of the [[Cyprus dispute]] and been responsible for the [[foreign relations of Northern Cyprus]].<ref>{{cite web|title=KKTC Devleti Fonksiyonel - Kurumsal Gözden Geçirme Çalışması|url=http://www.tepav.org.tr/upload/files/1393596265-1.KKTC_Devleti_Fonksiyonel_Kurumsal_Gozden_Gecirme_Calismasi.pdf|publisher=The Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey|access-date=29 August 2015|language=tr}}</ref>
The presidency is not a ceremonial position in the [[semi-presidential]] political system of Northern Cyprus. The president reserves the right to dismiss the [[Assembly of the Republic (Northern Cyprus)|Assembly of the Republic]] in case a government cannot be formed within sixty days or three successive governments receive votes of no confidence. They also can preside over the [[Council of Ministers (Northern Cyprus)|Council of Ministers]] if they wish to do so, approve the appointments of the judges and president of the [[Supreme court|Supreme Court]] and have the right to send laws approved by the Assembly of the Republic to the Supreme Court. The president has also traditionally been the chief negotiator for the resolution of the [[Cyprus dispute]] and been responsible for the [[foreign relations of Northern Cyprus]].<ref>{{cite web|title=KKTC Devleti Fonksiyonel - Kurumsal Gözden Geçirme Çalışması|url=http://www.tepav.org.tr/upload/files/1393596265-1.KKTC_Devleti_Fonksiyonel_Kurumsal_Gozden_Gecirme_Calismasi.pdf|publisher=The Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey|access-date=29 August 2015|language=tr}}</ref>

Revision as of 09:30, 13 April 2022

President of the
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti Cumhurbaşkanı
Presidential Standard
Incumbent
Ersin Tatar
since 23 October 2020
Style
ResidenceNorth Nicosia
Term length5 years, renewable once
Inaugural holderRauf Denktaş
Formation15 November 1983
Websitewww.kktcb.org

The president of Northern Cyprus is the head of state of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Rauf Denktaş was the first and founding president of Northern Cyprus, and retired in 2005. His position was taken over by Mehmet Ali Talat, followed by Derviş Eroğlu,[1] then Mustafa Akıncı, and the current president, Ersin Tatar.

The president is elected every five years and can renew it only once. Presidential elections are held in two rounds if no candidate gains more than 50% of the votes in the first round. It is necessary that the president is originated from the island of Cyprus. The president must have lived in the country for five years, received secondary education and be over 30 years old.[2]

The presidency is not a ceremonial position in the semi-presidential political system of Northern Cyprus. The president reserves the right to dismiss the Assembly of the Republic in case a government cannot be formed within sixty days or three successive governments receive votes of no confidence. They also can preside over the Council of Ministers if they wish to do so, approve the appointments of the judges and president of the Supreme Court and have the right to send laws approved by the Assembly of the Republic to the Supreme Court. The president has also traditionally been the chief negotiator for the resolution of the Cyprus dispute and been responsible for the foreign relations of Northern Cyprus.[3]

The president is represented by the speaker of the Assembly of the Republic when the president is abroad.[2]

The most recent presidential election was held on 11 October 2020. Ersin Tatar is the current president.[4]

List

No. Name
(Birth–Death)
Portrait Elected Term of office Political origin
1 Rauf Denktaş
(1924–2012)
1985
1990
1995
2000
15 November 1983 24 April 2005 National Unity Party
2 Mehmet Ali Talat
(born 1952)
2005 24 April 2005 23 April 2010 Republican Turkish Party
3 Derviş Eroğlu
(born 1938)
2010 23 April 2010 30 April 2015 National Unity Party
4 Mustafa Akıncı
(born 1947)
2015 30 April 2015 23 October 2020 Independent
5 Ersin Tatar
(born 1960)
2020 23 October 2020 Incumbent National Unity Party

Timeline

Ersin TatarMustafa AkıncıDerviş EroğluMehmet Ali TalatRauf Denktaş

Latest election

CandidatePartyFirst roundSecond round
Votes%Votes%
Ersin TatarNational Unity Party35,82532.3567,32251.69
Mustafa AkıncıIndependent33,05329.8462,91048.31
Tufan ErhürmanRepublican Turkish Party24,00821.68
Kudret ÖzersayIndependent6,3565.74
Erhan ArıklıRebirth Party5,9375.36
Serdar DenktaşIndependent4,6534.20
Fuat Türköz ÇinerNationalist Democracy Party3270.30
Arif Salih KırdağIndependent2820.25
Alpan UzIndependent1560.14
Ahmet BoranIndependent830.07
Mustafa UlaşIndependent690.06
Total110,749100.00130,232100.00
Valid votes110,74995.66130,23297.24
Invalid/blank votes5,0274.343,6992.76
Total votes115,776100.00133,931100.00
Registered voters/turnout198,86758.22199,02967.29
Source: Kibris Online, Kibris Online

See also

References

  1. ^ Northern Cyprus's new president: Enter Eroglu (The Economist) Retrieved on 2011-06-01.
  2. ^ a b "KKTC hakkında, Cumhubaşkanı (About the TRNC, the President)". TRNC Department of Promotion. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
  3. ^ "KKTC Devleti Fonksiyonel - Kurumsal Gözden Geçirme Çalışması" (PDF) (in Turkish). The Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  4. ^ Ersin Tatar elected new Turkish Cypriot leader