Government adopts resolution on communications during government term

The Government has issued a resolution on communications during the current government term. The resolution replaces the communication strategy of the previous government term. The resolution describes the common objectives and methods of government communications and is an important element of the Government’s strategic leadership.

Rapid changes in the communications landscape and the crises of the past few years have highlighted the need to clarify the methods and responsibilities for coordinating the Government’s joint communications. Closer cooperation will also bring cost savings over time. 

A key objective of government communications is to strengthen the democratic environment and democratic decision-making. Communications provide a fact-based overall picture of the activities, objectives and decision-making of the Government and its ministries and promote dialogue between the Government and the rest of society. The central government aims to communicate in such a way that people can trust they will be given correct and reliable information in an open, fair and timely manner. To achieve this goal, communications must systematically promote freedom of speech, transparency, equality and non-discrimination.

The values, objectives and principles of communications adopted in the Central Government Communications Guidelines (2023) lay the foundation for implementing the resolution and for ensuring effective joint communications by the Orpo Government and the central government.

Inquiries: Päivi Paasikoski, Director of Government Communications, tel. +358 40 547 6279, Jyri Rantala, Deputy Director of Government Communications, tel. +358 40 559 7129