Law on the President – what changes?
The constitutional law on the President was signed on June 5, 2026. It already aligns presidential powers with the new Constitution by introducing the office of Vice President and the new order of succession.
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.
Implementation status
In force Confirmed eventErlan Karin was appointed Vice President on 31 August 2026 by Decree No. 1417.
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Constitutional provisions
Article 42· Article 43· Article 44· Article 45· Article 46· Article 47· Article 48· Article 49· Article 50· Article 51
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