Valiokselta

Valiokselta is a Finnish term used to indicate that information, statements, or findings originate from a committee. It is the elative form of valiokunta, the word for a parliamentary or organizational committee, and is commonly employed in political journalism and official communications to attribute content to the committee as a body rather than to an individual.

The term functions as a source marker. When something is said to come “valiokselta,” it signals that the material is based on the committee’s work, such as a report, hearing, inquiry, or deliberation. This can include summarized conclusions, recommendations, or observations produced by the committee. Because it denotes the committee as the source, the phrasing often implies the stance reflects the committee’s collective position or its formal output.

Usage and nuance: valiokselta is typically used in formal or semi-formal contexts, including news reporting, government briefings, and parliamentary records. It can help readers distinguish between the committee’s official lines and the views of individual members. If precision is needed, the specific committee (for example, a finance committee or a health committee) is named to avoid ambiguity.

Limitations: In some cases, multiple committees or subcommittees may contribute to a given finding, which can complicate attribution. In such cases, additional context or a direct reference to the particular committee’s report is helpful.

See also: valiokunta (committee)