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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2692(RSP))

On Violations of Religious Freedom in Tibet

B-10-2025-0248

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Ville Niinistö, Catarina Vieira, Maria Ohisalo, Erik Marquardt, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Mounir Satouri, Leoluca Orlando

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This resolution condemns the repression of religious minorities and human rights violations in Tibet by the People's Republic of China, urging an end to assimilation policies and restrictions on religious freedom. It calls for an independent investigation into the death of Humkar Dorje Rinpoche, the release of the Panchen Lama, EU sanctions on responsible officials, and action at the UN Human Rights Council. It also urges the EU to address repression of diaspora groups, member states to suspend extradition treaties with China, and insists human rights issues be on the EU-China summit agenda.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the repression of religious minorities and violation of universal human rights in Tibet by the PRC.
  2. Urges the PRC to immediately end its oppressive assimilation policy and restriction of freedom of religion in Tibet and against other minorities.
  3. Calls for an independent investigation into the death of Humkar Dorje Rinpoche and for the immediate release of the Panchen Lama.
  4. Urges the EU to address PRC's repression against diaspora groups and the Member States to suspend extradition treaties with the PRC.
  5. Reiterates its call on the PRC to reengage with representatives of the 14th Dalai Lama to establish genuine autonomy for Tibetans within China.
  6. Demands that the EU impose sanctions on officials and entities responsible for human rights violations in Tibet.
  7. Insists that systemic deterioration of human rights in China, including Tibet and Xinjiang, and cases like Ilham Tohti must feature on the next EU-China summit agenda.
  8. Calls on the EU to lead action at the UN Human Rights Council to create an independent investigative mechanism into China's human rights abuses.

Who is affected

  • The People's Republic of China, its authorities and government, are urged to change policies and face potential sanctions.
  • The EU and its member states are called upon to impose sanctions, suspend extradition treaties, and raise issues at summits and the UN.
  • Tibetan Buddhists and other religious minorities in China are the targets of the resolution's protections.