A historic milestone in the process of innovating the political system
On September 22 - 23, the 1st Congress of the Party Committee of the Fatherland Front (VFF) and Central organizations for the 2025 - 2030 term took place in Hanoi. This is the first congress since the Vietnam Fatherland Front Party Committee and Central Trade Unions were established under Decision No. 245-QD/TW dated January 24, 2025 of the Politburo. Not only a regular political activity session, the Congress is also considered an important "general review" for the Vietnam Fatherland Front and its member organizations to affirm their determination to innovate and accompany the Party and the State in the cause of national development. At the working session on September 4, 2025 with the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Party Committee and Central organizations, General Secretary To Lam emphasized: Continuing to comprehensively innovate the content and methods of leadership and operation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and organizations in a practical and effective direction; focusing on the grassroots, being close to the people, being close to the people, understanding the people, serving the people. Affirming and promoting the core role, the center of solidarity, gathering, building the great national unity bloc, creating social consensus, arousing creativity and patriotism of the people". This message becomes a guideline for the entire content and program of the congress, as well as for the new term of the Party Committee.
Resolutely reorganize and streamline the apparatus
One of the important highlights of the recent term is the process of streamlining the apparatus. The political report submitted to the Congress clearly stated: From 284 organizing units, there are now only 159 units, a reduction of 125 units - equivalent to 55.98%. The total number of employees in the system will decrease from 2,720 to 2,185 people, streamlining 535 positions (19.67%). In press agencies and mass organizations alone, the number of staff members has decreased by 124 people. Implementing Decision 304-QD/TW of the Politburo, by June 30, 2025, the current number of staff of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations at the Central level will be only 986 people. From 36 specialized departments and units under 5 agencies before, there are now 19 specialized departments and units. The Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front has issued 3 documents guiding the reorganization of the apparatus at the provincial and commune levels; recognized 3,077 Committee members in 34 provinces and cities; Standing Committee 327 people. The above figures not only demonstrate high political determination but also demonstrate methodics and science in the implementation process. The streamlining of the apparatus has contributed to saving the budget, improving operational efficiency, and at the same time creating conditions for cadres to promote their capacity in a professional and compact environment.
Innovating leadership methods to create substantial changes
Before the establishment of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Party Committee and Central organizations, the leadership method was mainly based on the coordination between Party delegations, Party committees and heads of agencies. This method lacks consistency, leading to low efficiency. In the 2020 - 2025 term, the situation has changed significantly. Party committees at all levels have issued many key resolutions, directives, and conclusions, with specific roadmaps and responsibilities. Inspection and supervision work has been strengthened, associated with the assessment of party organizations and party members. The exemplary role of leaders is emphasized through the "self-examination, self-revision" movements, studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style. The working style has also been changed towards science and professionalism. Regulations and processes are improved, democracy in leadership is expanded. Thanks to that, the work of Party building has achieved comprehensive results: Strong Party organization, tightened discipline - order, improved leadership capacity and fighting strength.
Role in institution building, social criticism
In the process of innovation, the Party Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Central organizations not only reorganized but also proactively participated in institution building. The Vietnam Fatherland Front Agency and socio-political organizations have actively participated in amending a number of articles of the 2013 Constitution; proposed amendments and supplements to the Law on the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Law on Trade Unions, the Law on Youth, and the Law on Grassroots Democracy. By proactively reflecting the thoughts and aspirations of all classes of people, the Vietnam Fatherland Front has contributed to linking the "Party spirit" with the "people's heart". Social supervision and criticism activities are increasingly practical, focusing on issues of concern to the people such as social security, environmental protection, anti-corruption, and building an honest government.
Connecting the Party's thoughts - the hearts of the people
The spirit of "close to the people, close to the people, understand the people, serve the people" is clearly demonstrated in the methods of operation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front. Many campaigns and patriotic emulation movements were widely organized, attracting a large number of union members, association members and people. Communication activities have also been innovated, strongly applying digital technology, to connect quickly and effectively with the community. The Vietnam Fatherland Front and mass organizations also actively participate in protecting the Party's ideological foundation, fighting against erroneous and hostile viewpoints; at the same time spreading good values in society, arousing patriotism, solidarity and creativity.
Towards the 14th Congress: The era of national growth
The 14th National Congress of the Party will be a historic milestone as significant as the second renovation, demonstrating the determination of the entire Party, army, and people to bring the country into a new era - the era of national growth. In the draft Political Report of the 13th Party Central Committee, the 14th National Congress of the Party set out new requirements, emphasizing the role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and mass organizations in promoting the people's mastery, arousing creativity and national solidarity. For the Party Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Central organizations, this is also the central task of the 2025 - 2030 term: Continue to affirm the core political role, the core of solidarity, and a bridge between the Party and the people.
Affirming the spirit of solidarity - innovation - development
The 1st Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Party Committee and Central organizations set a consistent goal: Building a clean and comprehensively strong Party Committee in terms of politics, ideology, ethics, organization and cadres; promoting the core political role of the Party organization, the core role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and member organizations in building the great national unity bloc. With the motto "Solidarity - Democracy - Innovation - Creativity - Development", the Congress not only affirms the political determination of the entire Party Committee but also creates great spiritual motivation for cadres, union members, members and people nationwide. Successfully implementing the goals set by the Congress is to contribute to the implementation of the great requirements of the Party at the 14th Congress, bringing the country into a new era - the era of the Vietnamese people's strong rise on the path of prosperous and happy development.
