Brave New whirl: Turkey’s opposition overhaul

Turkey’s political landscape has shifted as Özgür Özel, formerly of the Republican People's Party (CHP), launched a new party that has quickly gained significant parliamentary support, challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s long-standing dominance despite ongoing judicial repression. In Germany, the governing coalition faces turmoil following the resignation of parliamentary leader Jens Spahn, whose use of a foreign surrogacy service sparked public outrage over perceived hypocrisy, as surrogacy remains illegal domestically. Meanwhile, Gen Z graduates navigating a job market increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence are cautioned against the "passion trap." Instead of blindly following personal dreams—a strategy often marred by survivorship bias in career literature—job seekers should focus on developing high-impact skills that address societal needs, a shift that promises more sustainable professional outcomes and long-term fulfillment.