A new president promises political continuity
On 14 February, the first round of presidential and parliamentary elections will be held at national and regional level. In total, candidates from 17 parties are running for seats in the national parliament DPR RI and the 38 provincial parliaments. But the main focus of the election campaigns is on the presidential election. After all, the president plays a prominent role in Indonesia's political system. The incumbent Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, is not allowed to run again after two terms in office. However, due to his enormous popularity – polls show him approval ratings of over 70 percent – he continues to play a prominent role in the election campaign. The question of which of the three candidates Jokowi supports may be decisive.
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