Erkin Gadirli

Erkin Gadirli is an Azerbaijani lawyer and politician serving as a member of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan. A co-founder of the Republican Alternative (REAL) Party, he was elected to parliament in 2020 representing the Second Yasamal Constituency. Before his legislative career, Gadirli worked as a law lecturer at Baku State University and served as an expert for various international organizations, including the United Nations and the Council of Europe. He is known for his advocacy of civic nationalism and his critical stance on the ruling government, while also expressing support for right-wing authoritarian methods in the context of necessary political and economic reforms.