The President's inaugural address has brought the modernisation of the State back to the centre of the national conversation, framing it not as a technocratic fetish, but as a condition for democratic dignity. António José Seguro highlights that State reform is now a matter of life quality, as a slow State erodes trust and consumes social energy. The text argues that true digital transformation requires redesigning processes and simplifying administration rather than just digitising existing bureaucracy. With the necessary talent and technology available, the challenge lies in political decision-making, continuity, and execution. The upcoming three-year period without national elections offers a rare opportunity for a serious, long-term pact on State reform to ensure a more efficient, transparent, and accessible public service.