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8 Resolutions & reports ·decision 8 of 13 on Thursday, 8 May 2025

Violations of religious freedom in Tibet

Motion for a resolution · voted 13:08–13:09

Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.

Adopted by an overwhelming majority 478 for · 30 against · 41 abstained (87 % in favour) Foreign affairsHuman rights abroadChina & Indo-Pacific

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

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 →

Who backed it
  • The Left ✗
  • Verts/ALE ✓
  • S&D ✓
  • Renew ✓
  • PPE ✓
  • ECR ✓
  • PfE ✓
  • ESN –
  • NI ✗

Backed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR and PfE; opposed by The Left; ESN mostly abstained.

✦ What this vote decides · AI summary, based on the text voted on

Parliament adopted a resolution on violations of religious freedom in Tibet, expressing concern over the death of Tibetan Buddhist leader Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche and the abduction of the 11th Panchen Lama. The resolution condemns Chinese policies in Tibet, including restrictions on religious expression and forced assimilation, and calls for targeted EU sanctions against Chinese officials. It also urges respect for Tibetan cultural and religious freedoms and supports the Tibetan community's right to appoint its own religious leaders.

How the vote unfolded · 8 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 1 amendment (1 rejected). 6 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.

Roll call requested by Renew.

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

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) requested by Renew
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

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 8 May 2025. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2025-0259 in procedure 2025/2692.

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Codes in ballot labels

  • Am 27 — amendment 27
  • § 5 — paragraph 5
  • § 5/2, part 2 — a , taken in parts
  • Am 3= 7= — identical amendments voted together
  • ***I — ; *** — ; * —
  • Lapsed —
  • A10-… — committee report; B10-… — motion
  • RC-B10-… — joint motion of several groups

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