Turkey’s Parliament Starts Debate on Expansion of President’s Powers A proposed constitutional amendment would expand the authority of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and possibly allow him to serve until 2029. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Collapse of U.K. Construction Giant Rattles the GovernmentDeadly Siege of Venezuela Rebels Led by Former Action Hero Transfixes CountrySpain’s Prime Minister Threatens to Extend Direct Rule Over CataloniaBoko Haram Video Is Said to Show Captured Girls From ChibokKnife Attack at Russian School Leaves at Least 12 WoundedChallenging the Afghan State, a Cornered Strongman Tries to Ascend