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Reform roadmap

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

  1. AdoptionThe decision and text are publicly fixed. Confirmed
  2. In forceRules apply from the confirmed date. In force
  3. ImplementationInstitutions and procedures launch through separate acts. Current stage

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
  • Confirmed28 August 2026 – Opening of the first Kurultai session
  • ConfirmedErlan Karin was appointed Vice President on 31 August 2026 by Decree No. 1417.
  • Depends on an official actHalyk Council formation and legal updates – under separate official acts

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The CEC published the Kurultai election results on 25 August 2026. The first session of the first Kurultai opened on 28 August 2026. Erlan Karin was appointed Vice President on 31 August 2026 by Decree No. 1417.