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

On Violations of religious freedom in Tibet

B-10-2025-0256

on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Sebastião Bugalho, Danuše Nerudová, Michael Gahler, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Ana Miguel Pedro, Davor Ivo Stier, Tomas Tobé, Reinhold Lopatka, Liudas Mažylis, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Isabel WiselerLima, Mirosława Nykiel, Wouter Beke, Luděk Niedermayer, Vangelis Meimarakis, Milan Zver, Tomáš Zdechovský, Miriam Lexmann, Ondřej Kolář, Jan Farský, Loránt Vincze, Jessica Polfjärd, Andrey Kovatchev, Inese Vaidere

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This resolution condemns repressive policies in Tibet and the persecution of Tibetan religious leaders, and expresses concern over the death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje. It calls for an independent investigation into his death, the return of his remains, and for the EU to raise human rights concerns with China and Vietnam.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns repressive assimilation policies in China, especially in Tibet, that seek to eliminate Tibetan religious and cultural traditions.
  2. Opposes any Chinese government interference in the selection of Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leaders, including the Dalai Lama.
  3. Expresses deep concern over the suspicious death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje and sends condolences to his family and followers.
  4. Condemns the persecution of Tibetan religious and cultural leaders and transnational repression by Chinese authorities.
  5. Calls for an immediate, independent, impartial, and transparent investigation into his death with international oversight.
  6. Demands that investigation findings be made public and those responsible be held accountable under international law.
  7. Demands that Vietnamese and Chinese authorities ensure the prompt and dignified return of his remains to Lungnon Monastery.
  8. Urges the EU and its member states to raise this case in dialogues with China and Vietnam and demand accountability for human rights violations.
  9. Reiterates support for protecting religious freedom and cultural rights of Tibetans and calls for renewed international engagement.

Who is affected

  • Tibetan Buddhist leaders and followers, including the Dalai Lama and Tulku Hungkar Dorje's family and monastery.
  • Chinese and Vietnamese authorities, who are called on to investigate and return remains.
  • The EU and its member states, urged to raise the case in dialogues.

Figures and deadlines

  • 28 March 2025: date of Tulku Hungkar Dorje's death.