# Kazakhstan enters a new political era after historic parliamentary reform

https://mins.news/en/item/40343

- euronews, 2026-09-01 13:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/2026/09/01/kazakhstan-enters-a-new-political-era-after-historic-parliamentary-reform

> Kazakhstan has carried out a major parliamentary overhaul, replacing its former bicameral legislature with the new unicameral Kurultai. The new Parliament has 145 seats, with five parties gaining representation.

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