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Violations of religious freedom in Tibet

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 8 May 2025. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. ✓ Tabled for plenary
  2. ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 8 May 2025
  3. ✓ Parliament’s position Final
How a file moves through Parliament

A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.

The text, version by version

Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0097/2025 8 May 2025 ✦ The European Parliament resolution condemns China's repressive policies in Tibet, including religious persecution and forced assimilation, and demands accountability and sanctions.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0248/2025 7 May 2025 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0259/2025 5 May 2025 ✦ This resolution expresses concern over violations of religious freedom in Tibet, including the death of Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, the abduction of the 11th Panchen Lama, and the detention of monks. It calls for investigations, sanctions, and support for Tibetan religious freedom.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0253/2025 5 May 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns the Chinese government's repression of religious freedom in Tibet, including the abduction of the 11th Panchen Lama and other Tibetan leaders, and urges China to release them and stop restrictions on religious activities.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0256/2025 5 May 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns repressive policies in Tibet and the persecution of Tibetan religious leaders, and expresses concern over the death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0254/2025 5 May 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns China's human rights violations in Tibet, including religious persecution and forced assimilation, and opposes Chinese selection of Tibetan Buddhist leaders.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0251/2025 5 May 2025 ✦ The resolution condemns religious persecution in Tibet and across China, including forced indoctrination and discrimination, and calls for state-religion separation and respect for the Chinese Constitution.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0248/2025 5 May 2025 ✦ 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.

Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not. see the changes →

Newest version first. Open a version to read it in full. “What changed” shows the differences paragraph by paragraph; ✦ lines are AI-written from the texts themselves.

Timeline

  1. Plenary stage
  2. Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority
    For 478 Against 30 Abstained 41

    Final vote — text as a whole at 13:09 · 87% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 8 ballots

    adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions

    Show all 8 ballots in voting order
    1. Amendment 1 to paragraph 1 13:08 RC-B10-0248/2025 - § 1 - Am 1
    Rejected
    2. Final vote — text as a whole 13:09 RC-B10-0248/2025 - Proposition de résolution (ensemble du texte)
    Adopted
    3. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0248/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    4. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0251/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0253/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0254/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    7. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0256/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0259/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
  3. 7 May 2025 1 amendment tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.