The French far-right has filed a motion of no confidence against the PM regarding the new energy law

The National Rally party of France, which is far right, submitted a motion of no confidence against the government on Monday following the 'adoption' of a new 'energy law.

The motion will likely fail, as the Socialist Party, a pivotal swing vote in a fragmented assembly, has indicated that it won't support the effort.

France announced a long-delayed strategy for energy this month, which scaled back renewable energy goals. It also eased the pressure on state-run utility EDF by reversing an order to shut down '14 nuclear reactors.

Marine Le Pen, leader of the RN, has accused the government for bypassing parliamentary oversight and implementing the plan by decree. She said it would drive up energy 'prices and increase costs to households and businesses.

The 'government' of Prime Minister Sebastien lecornu, which does not have a majority in parliament, has survived two?no confidence votes this month, after a delayed budget was passed by the?National Assembly.

Jerome Guedj, a socialist lawmaker, told France Info radio the party "negotiated with the government to bring stability and not chaos"?and that it did not intend to support the motion of no confidence. (Reporting and editing by Kevin Liffey; reporting by Gianluca Nostro)

(source: Reuters)