Kazakhstan's August Election Reshapes Government Under New Constitution
Source Summary
Kazakhstan held parliamentary elections on August 23, completing the formation of a new government system under a constitution that took effect in July. The pro-presidential party Adilet won just over 71 percent of the vote in the new unicameral legislature, the Kurultai, with four other parties also gaining representation. Turnout reached 74 percent.
Why it matters
The election establishes the legislative foundation for Kazakhstan's new constitutional order and has implications for the country's approach to global trade expansion.
