Turkey's frustrated youth turn their back on Erdogan's ruling AKP

Sky-high inflation, stalled growth sap optimism for country's future

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Women protest high energy prices in Istanbul in February. Inflation, which is now at over 80%, has added to the public's frustration with the current Turkish government. © Reuters

MOMOKO KIDERA, Nikkei staff writer

ISTANBUL -- After 20 years in power, Turkey's Justice and Development Party (AKP) is struggling to connect with young voters ahead of elections next year, including President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's bid for another term.

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