How did the local elections in Turkey find coverage in the German media? Here are the headlines from German newspapers regarding the local elections

Press and broadcasting organizations in Germany have dedicated extensive coverage to the local elections in Turkey, signaling that these elections are viewed by Germany as a significant indicator that will shape Turkey's future.

The headlines reflected in the press are as follows: 

Frankfurter Rundschau:

'Erdoğan De Facto Admits Defeat in Turkey's Local Elections'

The defeat facing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has become increasingly apparent in Turkey's local elections. There are cracks in the AKP's absolute dominance.

RND:

'Heavy Defeat for Erdoğan, Opposition Both Defended Crucial Major Cities and Added New Conquests to Its Victory'

Having suffered a heavy defeat in Istanbul and Ankara in the previous local elections as well, Erdoğan's Islamist and conservative party, the AKP, appears to be experiencing another heavy defeat according to the initial results of the current election.

Deutschewelle:

'Turkey in Erdoğan's "Last Election"'

The current local elections could have major impacts on Turkey's future. Because the issue is not just about lost mayoralties; the results are also closely related to the President's political fate.

Merkur:

'The End of an Era, Erdoğan admits his defeat'

According to the initial results, the AKP, which lost the major cities, has to accept the election results.

Tagesschau:

'A Difficult Day for President Erdoğan' 

While the opposition won the local elections, Erdoğan's AKP lost the local elections by a wide margin. Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu defended his post with all his might against his AKP rival Murat Kurum.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung:

'Heavy Defeat for Erdoğan'

The CHP's unexpected and clear victory in Turkey's local elections could change the country's political landscape.

Zeit ONLINE:

'Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Party Lost the Local Elections'

What is particularly painful for the AKP is the CHP's victory in Istanbul.

Bild:

'Major Defeat for Erdoğan, Opposition Ahead' 

The President's party is experiencing losses nationwide. In Turkey's important cities of Istanbul and Ankara, the opposition had already declared its election victory. However, it is observed that Erdoğan's Islamic-conservative party, the AKP, is also experiencing a serious loss of votes nationwide.

REYHAN KÜÇÜK / GERMANY