Turkish opposition leader Özgür Özel is consistently raising the possibility of snap elections. Sources indicate Özel is strategically using the prospect of an early vote as a key political tool. He appears to be leveraging this possibility to gain leverage in negotiations and advance his political agenda. The repeated mention of early elections is being described as a central element of Özel’s current political approach. It is unclear whether this is a genuine expectation or a tactic, but it is dominating political discussion. Analysts suggest Özel is attempting to open doors and influence outcomes by keeping the option of a surprise election on the table.