The Portuguese government's new TikTok account, available at @gov_pt, was announced on the official account of the social network 'X' (formerly Twitter) on Sunday morning, through a video with the following message: “Are you ready to find out how the Government really works?”

In a note sent to Lusa, the Prime Minister's office explains that this new Government channel “aims to strengthen proximity with young people, promoting dialogue and transparency through content adapted to digital platforms”.

The account will focus on priority themes such as “youth housing, employment, education and mental health” and “demonstrating how public policies impact everyday life”.

“In addition, it will offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on governance and the decision-making process, demystifying the functioning of public institutions,” according to the same note.

The Government promises that the content of this account “will be informal and informative, making it possible to simplify complex issues and promote interest in civic participation”.

On the other hand, the note adds, “the initiative reflects the executive's commitment to promoting rigorous, transparent and reliable communication, using modern tools to combat disinformation and create a more positive digital environment.”

“The presence on TikTok also aims to respond to concerns about the effects of social media by offering educational and informative content that empowers young people to identify reliable sources of information and engage constructively in collective challenges”.

In addition to TikTok, the XXIV Constitutional Government already has official accounts on the social networks of Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.

The launch comes two days after TikTok was suspended in the United States after the Supreme Court ruled to uphold a law passed by Congress that forced the app to disassociate itself from its parent company, China's ByteDance, or face closure.

Hours later, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to issue an executive order to suspend the law that banned TikTok in the country, proposing that the social network be controlled 50% by American shareholders, and the services were being restored.