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Reform roadmap

What has happened, where the reform stands, and which steps are confirmed or depend on new official acts.

Constitution in force since July 1, 2026 Next date – August 23, 2026
Step 1 Adoption The decision and text are publicly fixed.
Step 2 In force Rules apply from the confirmed date.
Step 3 Implementation Institutions and procedures launch through separate acts.

Phase 1: Adopted

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  • Confirmed15 March 2026 – New Constitution adopted
  • Confirmed5 June 2026 – Constitutional laws signed

Phase 2: Constitution in force

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  • Confirmed1 July 2026 – Constitution entered into force
  • Confirmed1 July 2026 – First Kurultai election called
  • ConfirmedThe previous bicameral model ended under the transition arrangements

Phase 3: New institutions

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  • Confirmed23 August 2026 – Kurultai deputy election
  • ExpectedSeptember 2026 – Kurultai formation expected
  • Depends on an official actVice President appointment – after the Kurultai is formed
  • Depends on an official actHalyk Council formation and legal updates – under separate official acts

What to watch now

The Constitution is already in force. The next confirmed date is the Kurultai deputy election on August 23, 2026; later institutional dates will be updated from official acts.