With the Socialist Party in shambles, Philippe joins Michel Vidal's "The People Stand Up." As the regional election approaches, Philippe sees it as a golden opportunity to pull some strings, but Vidal is not fooled by his double game.
During a trip to Spain, Vidal tries to secure Philippe's loyalty and make him renounce his Elysian ambitions. As revelations about Amélie's personal life thwarts her plans, she announces a surprise referendum that shakes Philippe's alliance.
Although Philippe has given up the presidential election, he has not yet surrendered and expects to be appointed Prime Minister by Amélie, but his entourage is worried about his mental health. On the other side of the Rhine, a political storm brews.