The ministries’ joint foresight activities

Foresight activities are carried out in several ministries. All ministries are also involved in the joint foresight working group, which

• coordinates the Government’s joint foresight work,
• acts as a disseminator of foresight information and a forum for communication on foresight within the Government, and
• provides a cooperation network for ministries while preparing the Government Report on the Future.

Representatives from the joint foresight working group also work together with experts in their administrative branches and networks. The working group’s activities are coordinated and supported by a Secretariat at the Prime Minister’s Office.

The first part of the Government Report on the Future is produced once every electoral term under the leadership of the working group. In addition to the joint foresight group, many ministries and administrative branches carry out their own foresight activities to suit the needs of a specific field.

Permanent secretaries’ joint review of the of the key issues for upcoming government terms

The joint review published  by the permanent secretaries highlights the most important policy challenges and goals for the coming years and presents approaches to solutions to achieve those goals. The review aims to support the work of the next government and is a source of information for all interested parties.

• Press release 28 May 2026: Permanent Secretaries: Debate on public services needed in lead up to parliamentary elections