Felix Schmidt

Istanbul

Felix Schmidt represents the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Turkey. He has also worked for the foundation in Kenya, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, India and Germany.

Articles

Future of social democracy | 25.02.2021

Global vaccination V

Cuba's vaccine is almost ready — and will be offered to tourists. Turkey's campaign progresses quickly, while Kenya suffers from the global [...]

Interviews | 12.10.2020

‘The generals are calling the shots’

Syria, Libya, the Mediterranean and now the Caucasus — Turkey is involved in many hot spots. Felix Schmidt explains why

Global | 09.04.2020

Global quarantine V

While the Czech Republic imposed strict measures, Turkey counts on donations and Tanzania on prayers against Covid-19

Interviews | 25.06.2019

'The aura of invincibility is gone'

Felix Schmidt in Istanbul on the opposition's triumph, the split in Erdoğan's AKP and Turkey's political future

Interviews | 22.06.2018

All bets are off

Felix Schmidt on the unpredictable presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey

Europe | 18.04.2017

EU "may well" put Turkey membership bid on hold

Turkey expert Felix Schmidt talks about how the country’s recent referendum will affect its relationship with the EU