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Kazakhstan Forms New Parliament

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Kazakhstan is holding its first elections for the Kurultai, a new unicameral parliament, with international observers present. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has expressed high hopes for the newly elected deputies, while parties must clear a 5% threshold to enter the parliament.

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Government resignation and vice president appointment: what happens after the Kurultai elections

Kazakhstan is preparing for the formation of its new parliament, the Kurultai, following the recent elections. The process, strictly regulated by the Constitution and legislation, will see the Central Election Commission officially announce the results. Only parties surpassing the 5 percent electoral threshold will secure seats in the new parliament, which will comprise 145 deputies elected from pโ€ฆ

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