How did the 2010 constitution change the balance of power in Kyrgyzstan’s government?

The 2010 constitution significantly altered the balance of power in Kyrgyzstan by shifting authority away from the executive branch and toward the legislative branch. Following the ouster of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, the new constitution transferred many powers previously held by the president to an expanded parliament.1

Additionally, the 2010 framework established specific limits designed to prevent any single party from dominating the political system. This move was a direct response to the previous era of political instability and the consolidation of power under the presidency. However, it is important to note that this parliamentary shift was later reversed by a 2021 constitution, which returned the country to a presidential system of government.12