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The reform of the state at the territorial level (RéATE) has achieved mixed results since it was implemented six years ago in 2009. The goals of achieving wider interministerial cooperation in the implementation of public policies and improvements in support functions have not been achieved. It is now necessary to redefine the role of the state at territorial level, by directly determining what its task should be and by developing a new relationship with local and regional authorities. Also, if the list of interministerial departmental directorates is maintained, they should be given the resources they require by developing new professional sectors and providing them with a proper operational budget.