BERLIN (Reuters) - Politicians from Germany's ruling coalition voiced concern on Thursday over Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu's decision to step down, saying his departure paved the way for President Tayipp Erdogan to rule unchecked.
Davutoglu is seen in Europe as the more liberal face of the Turkish government, while Erdogan is heavily focussed on creating a powerful executive presidency that critics say will tilt Turkey, an EU candidate, towards authoritarianism.
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