A group called Dava is preparing to run in the European elections. Critics speak of an offshoot of Erdoğan's AKP party.
They warn of political land damage. Dava denies being an AKP offshoot. The aim is “to provide a political home for citizens who do not feel represented by the established parties," says a Dava spokesman. The European elections on June 9th are the first major political test of sentiment in the country - a group that has not yet appeared could possibly take part.