Parliamentary Work
Sport and public health
In November 2024,Thierry Sother proposed the creation of a Pass’Sport universel,funded by a tax on sugary products,energy drinks,and advertisements for processed sugary foods. [14] The initiative aimed to expand sports access for children,framing it as both a public health measure and a means to sustain the legacy of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. [14] The proposal was adopted on December 4,2024. [15]
Ukraine invasion
On geopolitical matters,Sother has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine. [16] In 2025,he participated in a parliamentary mission to Ukraine alongside four other French lawmakers to assess the humanitarian and socio-economic impact of the conflict on local populations. [17]
In June 2025,alongside MP Jérémie Iordanoff,Sother co-authored a European resolution proposal advocating for stricter regulation of social media platforms to combat foreign interference,particularly on X (formerly Twitter). [18] The resolution,which called for the European Union to enforce sanctions on non-compliant platforms,was adopted by a large majority in the French National Assembly. [19]
Mobility and Franco-German cooperation
In 2025,Sother opposed the elimination of subsidies for overnight trains connecting Paris to Berlin and Paris to Vienna,routes that would have bypassed Strasbourg. His advocacy highlighted the importance of maintaining these connections for regional cooperation. [20]
Road safety
A year after the death of cyclist Paul Varry,a member of Paris en selle [ fr ],who was fatally struck in Paris,Sother,alongside MP Florence Hérouin-Léautey,introduced a bill to improve the sharing of public space. The proposal aimed to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians. [21] [22] [23]
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