Тезистер – Касым-Жомарт Токаев (7) ======================================== 1. «On 15 March, voters in Kazakhstan approved the most comprehensive overhaul of its constitution since its adoption in 1995 under former president Nursultan Nazarbayev. This radical revamp of 80 per cent of the constitution will lay out the future trajectory for Kazakhstan – and provide a legacy for President Kassym Zhomart Tokayev.» – 16 наурыз 2026, Chatham House: Kazakhstan referendum: The new constitution demonstrates a diminishing interest in Western values Дереккөз: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/kazakhstan-referendum-new-constitution-demonstrates-diminishing-interest-western-values https://qaz.vision/tezis/493 2. «The constitutional changes include a transition to a unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, and the creation of the Halyk Kenesi, a new representative body of citizens.» – 16 наурыз 2026, Chatham House: Kazakhstan referendum: The new constitution demonstrates a diminishing interest in Western values Дереккөз: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/kazakhstan-referendum-new-constitution-demonstrates-diminishing-interest-western-values https://qaz.vision/tezis/494 3. «The president’s new powers mean he will be able to appoint all candidates for the Supreme Court, as well as members of the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Audit Chamber and the Central Election Commission, subject to Kurultai approval.» – 16 наурыз 2026, Chatham House: Kazakhstan referendum: The new constitution demonstrates a diminishing interest in Western values Дереккөз: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/kazakhstan-referendum-new-constitution-demonstrates-diminishing-interest-western-values https://qaz.vision/tezis/495 4. «Furthermore, constitutional amendments will now only be approved through a referendum, rather than by parliament, which the president says will prevent ‘certain political groups’ from amending the constitution.» – 16 наурыз 2026, Chatham House: Kazakhstan referendum: The new constitution demonstrates a diminishing interest in Western values Дереккөз: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/kazakhstan-referendum-new-constitution-demonstrates-diminishing-interest-western-values https://qaz.vision/tezis/496 5. «The constitutional changes strengthen the power of the presidency and present several possible scenarios for succession.» – 16 наурыз 2026, Chatham House: Kazakhstan referendum: The new constitution demonstrates a diminishing interest in Western values Дереккөз: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/kazakhstan-referendum-new-constitution-demonstrates-diminishing-interest-western-values https://qaz.vision/tezis/497 6. «President Tokayev could use the results of the constitutional referendum as justification for a new seven-year term.» – 16 наурыз 2026, Chatham House: Kazakhstan referendum: The new constitution demonstrates a diminishing interest in Western values Дереккөз: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/kazakhstan-referendum-new-constitution-demonstrates-diminishing-interest-western-values https://qaz.vision/tezis/498 7. «Or he could step down early and assume the position of vice president, with his successor installed as president.» – 16 наурыз 2026, Chatham House: Kazakhstan referendum: The new constitution demonstrates a diminishing interest in Western values Дереккөз: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/kazakhstan-referendum-new-constitution-demonstrates-diminishing-interest-western-values https://qaz.vision/tezis/499