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.
Current as of June 10, 2026.
This page is updated as new official acts, decrees, and clarifications are published.
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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 |
What Still Depends on the Next Step
- The norm itself starts operating together with the Constitution on July 1, 2026.
- The actual appointment of the Vice President depends on the formation of the Kurultai and its consent to the nominee.
- Organisational and procedural details may be clarified in later official publications and related acts.
Source
Official publication announcing the signing of the law — Akorda website, June 5, 2026.