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North Cyprus system of government and elections: institutions, current office-holders and the 6 December 2026 elections
The TRNC authorities describe a secular republic with separate legislative, executive and judicial powers and a 50-member Assembly. As of 4 November 2026 the Presidency's page names Tufan Erhürman as President and the Prime Ministry's site names Ünal Üstel as Prime Minister. The Supreme Election Council lists separate parliamentary and local elections for 6 December 2026.
As of 4 November 2026 · Published by the Northea desk · Legal review: checked by a lawyer registered with the KKTC Bar
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The full answer
As of 4 November 2026, the TRNC Public Information Office describes a secular republic with separate legislative, executive and judicial powers and a 50-member Assembly. The Presidency's page names Tufan Erhürman as President; the Prime Ministry's site names Ünal Üstel as Prime Minister. The Supreme Election Council has separate pages for parliamentary and local elections dated 6 December 2026.
Institutions as the TRNC describes them
The TRNC Public Information Office describes a secular republic in which legislative, executive and judicial powers are separate, and says the Assembly of the Republic has 50 members. The full constitution text is linked from the same official site; this guide does not interpret it, and the date and wording of its adoption should be checked in the official text.
Other descriptions, such as 'semi-presidential', come from secondary sources and are not used as the TRNC's own wording here.
Current office-holders (checked 4 November 2026)
Office-holders can change, especially around elections. Each entry names the source and is dated.
| Office | Holder named by the official source | Source |
|---|---|---|
| President | Tufan Erhürman | TRNC Presidency page |
| Prime Minister | Ünal Üstel | TRNC Prime Ministry website, news item of 1 November 2026 |
The 6 December 2026 elections
The Supreme Election Council's site has separate pages for the parliamentary (early general) election and for the local elections dated 6 December 2026. Treat them as two different elections and follow the Council's official announcements for the timetable, candidate lists and any change. No result is stated here because voting has not taken place.
The previous presidential election was held on 19 October 2025. Press reports citing the Council say Tufan Erhürman won in the first round with 62.76% against 35.81% for Ersin Tatar; check the Council's final table for official figures.
International position, attributed
The TRNC authorities describe an independent state declared on 15 November 1983 and use the 'two states' wording in their promotional material. UN Security Council Resolution 550 (1984) declared the secessionist actions illegal and invalid and reiterated its call on States not to recognise the entity. Which States, if any, recognise the TRNC and the current UN statement were not verified here.
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Exceptions and limits. Office-holders and election timetables change, so every name here carries a check date. The full constitution text and the current seat distribution were not read. The international position is stated as attributed positions, not as a conclusion. This is general information, not legal advice.
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Questions buyers ask
What is the TRNC's form of government?
The TRNC Public Information Office describes a secular republic with separate legislative, executive and judicial powers. Other labels, such as semi-presidential, come from secondary sources.
How many members does the Assembly have?
50, according to the TRNC Public Information Office (checked 4 November 2026).
Who is the President and who is the Prime Minister?
As of 4 November 2026, the Presidency's page names Tufan Erhürman and the Prime Ministry's website names Ünal Üstel. Check again after the 6 December 2026 elections.
Which elections are planned for 6 December 2026?
The Supreme Election Council has separate pages for an early parliamentary general election and for local elections dated 6 December 2026. They are different elections.
Is the TRNC internationally recognised?
TRNC authorities describe an independent state declared in 1983. UN Security Council Resolution 550 (1984) called on States not to recognise it. The current UN statement was not verified here.
Sources
- TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Public Information Office — system of government (checked 4 November 2026)
- TRNC Presidency — the President (checked 4 November 2026)
- TRNC Prime Ministry (news item of 1 November 2026; checked 4 November 2026)
- TRNC Supreme Election Council — parliamentary elections (checked 4 November 2026)
- TRNC Supreme Election Council — local elections (checked 4 November 2026)
- BloombergHT — presidential election result (October 2025)
- UN Security Council Resolution 550 (1984)
- TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs — promotional material, 'two states' position (undated; checked 4 November 2026)
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