Kazakhstan strengthens authoritarian rule with early legislative elections
President Kassym-Jomart Tokaïev calls early legislative elections to consolidate his power.
Published 3j2 sources✓ ConfirmedNotableupdated 3j
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The fact
Over 12.6 million voters are casting ballots to elect the 145 members of the new Kurultaï parliament.
The vote reflects an increasingly authoritarian trend, bolstered by a 2022 constitutional reform.
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Why it matters
Ces élections pourraient marginaliser davantage l'opposition et institutionnaliser un régime de plus en plus centralisé, avec des répercussions sur les équilibres géopolitiques en Asie centrale.