The Turkish political environment is becoming increasingly autocratic, as evidenced by a recent court ruling against the opposition CHP and the violent takeover of its headquarters. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appears willing to employ any means necessary to maintain his grip on power, particularly in light of potential electoral challenges. Despite these developments, Germany continues to court Turkey as a security partner, emphasizing its role in NATO and the EU, while grappling with the implications of Erdoğan’s domestic policies that increasingly resemble authoritarian regimes.