Tensions continued to build between Sarkozy and Chirac and within the UMP party, as Sarkozy's intentions of becoming head of the party after the resignation of Alain Juppé became clear.
Dentro da UMP, continuaron as relacións tensas entre Sarkozy e Chirac ao coñecérense as intencións de Sarkozy de se converter no xefe do partido logo da dimisión de Alain Juppé.