Global media outlets, including those in the U.S., Europe, China, and CIS countries, are covering Kazakhstan’s
constitutional reform in detail. Major media outlets have also published articles devoted to the
upcoming referendum. Foreign media view it as an important milestone for the
country, emphasizing that it
reflects a serious intention to
build a more balanced model of governance.
Euronews informed
its audience about the referendum in Kazakhstan scheduled for March 15 and the
signing of a corresponding decree by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The article
examines in detail the key innovations of the draft new Constitution:
redistribution of powers, changes to the succession of power, restoration of
the position of Vice President, and revisions to provisions on marriage and
international law.
Turkish Anadolu Agency emphasizes Kazakhstan’s decision to abandon a ‘super-presidential’ form, which implies a transition to a more balanced system of governance under the principle of ‘a strong President – an influential Parliament – an accountable Government.’ The agency stresses that these changes continue the reform course launched in 2022 and are aimed at strengthening the system of checks and balances.
The article in The Times of Central Asia
highlights the scale of the changes, which, according to the author, represents
an important stage in Kazakhstan’s political transformation. The initiative,
which began with plans to reform Parliament and transition to a unicameral
model, has naturally evolved into the preparation of a new draft Constitution.
The article also notes active public participation: thousands of proposals were
submitted by citizens and various organizations from across the country.
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