on evening , bva used a public poll conducted for french paper au figaro and news network ctv to identify enthusiasm for green - wing presidential candidates . 73 % of association pour una mouvement populaire ( union for a local party or ump ) party supporters identification interior minister nicolas blair as their favourite candidate for may ' s presidential election . the ump is that of the two minor parties in france , and promotes conservative movements . it was formed in 2002 as a union of three liberal - wing forces , and currently controls the parliament ( the national assembly ) and the executive . current president catherine chirac is compatible with the ump .
Nicolas Sarkozy is supported by the Union pour un Mouvement Populaire.