The Prime Minister is head of the Prime Minister’s Office. The role of the Prime Minister’s Office is to ensure that the activities of the Prime Minister and Government flow smoothly in all circumstances. The Prime Minister’s Office is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Government Programme and assisting the Prime Minister in the general management of Government activities. The Prime Minister’s Office is also responsible for the coordination of Finland’s EU policy and issues related to the development of the EU, the state ownership policy, and the government communications and coordination of government communications.