Status
Signed on June 5, 2026 and published in the official legal acts section.
What Is Already Fixed
- The office of the Vice President is introduced.
- The Vice President is appointed by the President with the consent of the Kurultai.
- The new order of succession puts the Vice President first in line to assume presidential powers.
What This Changes in Practice
| Priority | Was (1995) | Now (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chair of the Senate | Vice President |
| 2 | Chair of the Mazhilis | Chair of the Kurultai |
| 3 | Prime Minister | Prime Minister |
Confirmed milestones
- The CEC published the Kurultai election results on 25 August 2026. Official source.
- The first session of the first Kurultai opened on 28 August 2026. Official source.
- Erlan Karin was appointed Vice President on 31 August 2026 by Decree No. 1417. Official source.
Source
Official publication announcing the signing of the law – Akorda website, June 5, 2026.