The resolution amongst other points:

-urges China to repeal the law, which it says openly promotes assimilation policies; -denounces the law’s extraterritorial reach and calls on the EU and its Member States to protect those at risk of transnational repression in the EU; -calls for EU sanctions on those responsible for drafting and implementing the law.

The text also reiterates the European Parliament’s rejection of Chinese interference in the succession of the Dalai Lama, and calls for the release of Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche, Palden Yeshi, and the 11th Panchen Lama.

In its statement under item 4 at the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the EU stated:

"The human rights situation in Tibet continues to be dire. Indicators of this include large-scale coercive enrolment in obligatory boarding schools and the suppression of protests. We are concerned about reports that Tibetan schools teaching Tibetan language and culture have been shut down and that Chinese authorities have insisted that all students attend state schools where Tibetan is only taught as a stand-alone subject. We encourage China to cooperate with international human rights mechanisms, including all relevant Special Procedures mandates and treaty bodies, in particular the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Committee against Torture."

The statement also calls for the immediate release of a number of Tibetan political prisoners, including Chadrel Rinpoche, Go Sherab Gyatso,Tashi Dorje, as well as young Chinese Tibet activist Zhang Yadi.

In a statement delivered at the UN General Assembly 3rd Committee,the Head of the European Union Delegation to the United Nations Stavros Lambrinidis said:

"The EU reiterates its serious concerns about the human rights situation in China, especially in Xinjiang, Tibet, Inner Mongolia and Hong Kong."

In its statement under item 4 at the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the EU stated "The human rights situation in Tibet continues to be dire. Indicators of this include obligatory boarding schooling. We are deeply concerned over reports that Tibetan schools teaching Tibetan language and culture have been shut down and that Chinese authorities have insisted that all students attend state schools where Tibetan is only taught as a stand-alone subject."

The statement also calls for the immediate release of a number of Tibetan political prisoners, including Anya Sengdra, Chadrel Rinpoche, Go Sherab Gyatso, Golog Palden and Tashi Dorje.

In this opinion piece signed by 34 Members of the European Parliament, the authors call on the European Union to take a stronger stance in support of Tibetan religious freedom and against Chinese government interference in the succession of the Dalai Lama.

They highlight the Dalai Lama’s commitment to non-violence, dialogue, and the Middle Way Approach seeking genuine autonomy for Tibet within China, and argue that Beijing’s policies of assimilation, including the boarding school system and attempts to control the reincarnation process, threaten Tibetan identity and culture.

The MEPs call on the EU and its Member States to issue a joint statement affirming that the selection of Tibetan Buddhist leaders must take place without state interference and according to religious traditions, and to consider sanctions under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime against Chinese officials involved in such interference. They also urge China to resume meaningful dialogue with representatives of the Dalai Lama, based on the 2008 Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy, arguing that dialogue remains the only sustainable path towards peace and stability in Tibet.

List of signatories: Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS (Lithuania, S&D) Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS (Lithuania, Renew Europe) Saskia BRICMONT (Belgium, Greens/EFA) Per CLAUSEN (Denmark, GUE/NGL) João COTRIM DE FIGUEIREDO (Portugal, Renew Europe) Sebastian EVERDING (Germany, GUE/NGL) Michael GAHLER (Germany, EPP) Hanna GEDIN (Sweden, GUE/NGL) Markéta GREGOROVÁ (Czechia, Greens/EFA) Hannes HEIDE (Austria, S&D) Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ (Lithuania, EPP) Ondřej KOLÁŘ (Czechia, EPP) Andrey KOVATCHEV (Bulgaria, EPP) Miriam LEXMANN (Slovakia, EPP) Reinhold LOPATKA (Austria, EPP) Erik MARQUARDT (Germany, Greens/EFA) Sara MATTHIEU (Belgium, Greens/EFA) Liudas MAŽYLIS (Lithuania, EPP) Verena MERTENS (Germany, EPP) Luděk NIEDERMAYER (Czechia, EPP) Rasmus NORDQVIST (Denmark, Greens/EFA) Danuše NERUDOVÁ (Czechia, EPP) Maria OHISALO (Finland, Greens/EFA) Leoluca ORLANDO (Italy, Greens/EFA) Urmas PAET (Estonia, Renew) Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Denmark, Greens/EFA) Chloé RIDEL (France, S&D) Majdouline SBAÏ (France, Greens/EFA) Jonas SJÖSTEDT (Sweden, GUE/NGL) Villy SØVNDAL (Denmark, Greens/EFA) Bruno TOBBACK (Belgium, S&D) Dainius ŽALIMAS (Lithuania, Renew Europe) and chair of the EU Parliament Tibet Friendship Group Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ (Czech Republic, EPP) Milan ZVER (Slovenia, EPP)

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In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by 7 Members of the European Parliament (Question E-001550/2025), the EU HR/VP on behalf of the European Commission states that the EU raised the case of the Panchen Lama during a visit of a delegation the European External Action Service to the Tibet Autonomous Region in June 2024. The official reply received was that he ‘currently conducts a normal life and does not wish to be contacted’.

The resolution amongst other points:

-Firmly opposes any attempt by the Chinese Government to interfere in the selection of Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leaders, including the Dalai Lama;

-Expresses its deep concern and sorrow over the suspicious death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje

-Demands that the EU impose sanctions on officials and entities responsible for human rights violations in Tibet

-Calls for the release of all religious and political prisoners, including the Panchen Lama

The resolution "strongly condemns" the PRC’s violations of the human rights of Uyghurs and of "people in Tibet, Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China"

The press release states that the EU "reiterated its further concerns about the very serious human rights situation in China, in particular in Xinjiang, in the Tibetan areas and Hong Kong." at the dialogue. It also indicates that the EU "stressed that the selection of religious leaders should happen without any government interference and in respect of religious norms, including in the case of the succession of the Dalai Lama."

The press release also states that the EU called on China to immediately release Tibetan activists, writers and religious leaders, including Go Sherab Gyatso and Tashi Dorje.

The resolution calls on Chinese authorities to immediately abolish the boarding schools system in Tibet and to allow the establishment of private Tibetan schools.

It further calls on EU Member States and the Council to impose restrictions on visas to Chinese officials tied to the boarding school system in Tibet, and urges the VP/HR and EU institutions to monitor human rights, demand access for diplomats and observers, and raise Tibet in all dialogues with China.

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In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by 11 Members of the European Parliament (Question E-001329/2023), the EU HR/VP on behalf of the European Commission states that the EU has consistently raised concerns over the human rights situation in Tibet, particularly restrictions on freedom of religion or belief.

The HR/VP reiterates that the selection of religious leaders should take place without government interference and in accordance with religious traditions. He notes that the EU has repeatedly raised the issue of the succession process of the Dalai Lama with Chinese authorities, including in the EU–China Human Rights Dialogue and at high-level political meetings, and confirms that it will continue to reiterate its position as needed.

The press release states that the EU at the dialogue "highlighted the particularly vulnerable situation of Uyghurs, Tibetans and persons belonging to religious, ethnic and linguistic minorities across the country."

The press release also indicates that the EU raised several individual cases and "called upon China to immediately release... Tibetan activists, writers and religious leaders, including Go Sherab Gyatso, Rinchen Tsultrim and Tashi Dorje."

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The resolution recalls "the importance of the EU continuing to raise the issue of human rights violations in China, in particular the case of minorities in Xinjiang and Tibet, at every political and human rights dialogue with Chinese authorities and in line with the EU’s commitment to project a strong" and calls for a boycott of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics "unless the Chinese Government demonstrates a verifiable improvement in the human rights situation in Hong Kong, the Xinjiang Uyghur Region, Tibet, Inner Mongolia and elsewhere in China."

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by 12 Members of the European Parliament (Question E-001705/2021), the EU HR/VP on behalf of the European Commission states that the EU condemns torture and other forms of inhuman or degrading treatment and continues to call on China to respect its human rights obligations, including the rights of minorities in Tibet and Xinjiang.

The Commission notes that EU leaders have repeatedly raised the situation of Tibetans with Chinese authorities and that the EU has called for the release of those detained for exercising their fundamental rights, as well as for fair trials and protection from torture and ill-treatment in detention.

The EU confirms that cases of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture, and ill-treatment will continue to be raised in bilateral and multilateral engagements with China.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by 10 Members of the European Parliament (Question E-006975/2020), the EU HR/VP on behalf of the European Commission states that the EU has repeatedly raised concerns over the human rights situation in Tibet, including restrictions on religious freedom, minority language education, arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, and reports of mass labour transfer schemes targeting Tibetans. The Commission reaffirms the EU’s commitment to combating forced labour and promoting the ratification and implementation by China of relevant International Labour Organization conventions. It also notes that, under the EU–China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment, China committed to continued efforts to ratify ILO conventions on forced labour, and that the EU will call on China to uphold this commitment. Any EU sanctions against individuals or entities would require a unanimous decision by the Council.

The statement acknowledges the release of Tashi Wangchuk after her served a five-year sentence for peacefully advocating for Tibetan language rights.

It calls on China to ensure his release is unconditional and that he is able to enjoy his fundamental freedoms, and to investigate alleged mistreatment during detention.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by 14 Members of the European Parliament (Question E-005907/2020), the EU HR/VP on behalf of the European Commission reiterates that the EU has consistently raised concerns with the Chinese authorities over the human rights situation in Tibet and that reports of forced labour targeting Tibetans "add to the concerns already expressed by the EU"

The HR/VP also underlines that the EU continues to call on China to ratify key International Labour Organization conventions on forced labour and notes that any decision to impose EU sanctions would require unanimous agreement by the Council.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by 9 Members of the European Parliament (Question E-005903/2020), the EU HR/VP on behalf of the European Commission states that he EU has "clearly and repeatedly expressed concerns over the human rights situation in Tibet in bilateral contacts with China and in multilateral fora.

He highlights that the EU raised its concerns with China in different frameworks, including at the UN Human Rights Council, the EU–China Summit and the EU–China leaders’ meeting.

He further notes that, in the framework of the EU–China Human Rights Dialogue, the EU has consistently expressed concerns regarding restrictions on freedom of religion or belief, the right to education in a minority language, and arbitrary arrests, detentions and disappearances of Tibetans, while reports of mass labour transfer schemes targeting Tibetans have added to the EU’s existing concerns.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by a Member of the European Parliament (Question E-003247/2020), the EU HR/VP on behalf of the European Commission states that the EU has repeatedly raised concerns over restrictions on freedom of religion or belief and minority rights in Tibet, including the situation of prisoners, minority rights, and the lack of reciprocal access to the region. The Commission notes that these issues were raised in the EU–China Human Rights Dialogue and in high-level meetings, including the Strategic Dialogue between HR/VP Borrell and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the EU–China Summit in June 2020.

The European External Action Service confirms that it continues to monitor developments related to Tibet and the possible implications of China–Nepal cooperation agreements for the Tibetan community in Nepal.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by 5 Members of the European Parliament (Question E-002786/2020/rev.1), the EU HR/VP on behalf of the European Commission states that the EU has repeatedly raised concerns over restrictions on freedom of religion or belief and minority rights in Tibet, including during HR/VP Borrell’s Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in June 2020. He highlights that the selection of religious leaders should take place without government interference and in accordance with religious norms, noting that China’s revised regulations on religious affairs raise concerns in this regard. The Commission further recalls that, in the framework of the EU–China Human Rights Dialogue, the EU has repeatedly called on China to respect the succession process of the Dalai Lama and confirms that it will continue to follow the issue closely.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by a Member of the European Parliament (Question E-002809/2020), the EU HR/VP on behalf of the European Commission states that the EU expressed concern for growing restrictions on freedom of expression and access to information in relation to the management of the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Commission also notes that the EU has called on China to respect the rights of minorities in Tibet in bilateral contacts and at the UN Human Rights Council, and confirms that these concerns will continue to be raised through the EU–China Human Rights Dialogue and other high-level engagements.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by 5 Members of the European Parliament (Question E-000811/2020), the EU HR/VP states that the EU has repeatedly raised concerns over restrictions on freedom of religion or belief and called on China to respect the rights of persons belonging to minorities, particularly in Xinjiang and Tibet.

He notes that, in the framework of the EU–China Human Rights Dialogue, the EU has consistently expressed its expectation that China respect the succession process of the Dalai Lama in accordance with Tibetan Buddhist norms, a position also reiterated during the 2019 Human Rights Dialogue. He states that the EU will continue to express its position on this matter.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by a Member of the European Parliament (Question E-004532/2019/rev.1), the EU HR/VP on behalf of the European Commission states that the EU has repeatedly raised concerns over restrictions on freedom of religion or belief in Tibet and called on China to respect its human rights obligations. The Commission notes that the issue of reciprocal access to Tibet has been raised with Chinese authorities, including by the former HR/VP Mogherini in the European Parliament, and confirms that the EU will continue to advocate for reciprocal access as part of the EU–China Human Rights Dialogue and broader human rights engagement with China.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by a Member of the European Parliament (Question E-001299-19), the EU HR/VP states that the EU is monitoring the situation in Tibet and has consistently called on China to respect the rights of persons belonging to minorities, including in Tibet and Xinjiang.

She notes that, during the EU–China Human Rights Dialogue in April 2019, the EU raised concerns regarding the situation in Tibet, including women’s rights and reproductive rights in the context of China’s former one-child policy.

She confirms that the EU will continue its bilateral engagement with China on these issues, as well as monitoring developments related to reproductive rights and women’s rights in Tibet.

The resolution condemns China’s continued repression of Tibetans, including restrictions on freedom of religion, expression, and movement. It denounces the intensified surveillance and control measures in Tibet, arbitrary detentions, and the criminalisation of non-violent dissent as “separatism.” The European Parliament calls on China to uphold Tibetans’ linguistic, cultural and religious rights, end settlement policies that disadvantage Tibetans, and allow unfettered access to Tibet for journalists and international observers. It urges China to respect constitutional guarantees and international human rights obligations. It also calls for the release of detained Tibetan activists, writers and religious figures, including Tashi Wangchuk and Lobsang Dargye.

The press release states that the Human Rights Dialogue addressed the issues of the protection of freedom of religion and belief, the rights of persons belonging to minorities, "and the situation in Xinjiang and Tibet".

It further indicates that the EU raised individual cases and called for the release of Tibetan activists, writers and religious figures who face criminal charges or have been imprisoned for exercising their right to freedom of expression, including Tashi Wangchuk and Lobsang Dargye.

The resolution paragraph 63. states "Urges China to review its policies in Tibet; calls on China to review and amend the laws, regulations and measures passed in recent years that severely limit the exercise of civil and political rights of Tibetans, including their freedom of expression and their religious freedom; urges the Chinese leadership to pursue development and environmental policies that respect the economic, social and cultural rights of Tibetans and are inclusive of local populations, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; calls on the Chinese government to investigate the ongoing cases of enforced disappearances, torture and ill-treatment of Tibetans and to respect their rights to freedom of association, peaceful assembly and freedom of religion and belief, in line with international human rights standards; stresses that the degradation of human rights in Tibet must be systematically raised at each EU-China Summit; calls for the resumption of a constructive and peaceful dialogue between the Chinese authorities and representatives of the Tibetan people; urges China to give EU diplomats, journalists and citizens unfettered access to Tibet in reciprocity to the free and open access to the entire territories of the EU Member States that Chinese travellers enjoy; calls on the Chinese authorities to allow Tibetans in Tibet to travel freely and to respect their right to freedom of movement; urges the Chinese authorities to allow independent observers, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, to access Tibet; urges the EU institutions to take the issue of access to Tibet into serious consideration in the discussions on the EU-China visa facilitation agreement"

The press release states that the dialogue included discussions on the promotion of freedom of religion and belief, and the rights of persons belonging to minorities, "especially Tibetans and Uighurs".

It also indicates that the EU asked for the release of Tibetan activists, writers and religious figures who face criminal charges or have been imprisoned for exercising their right to freedom of expression, including Tashi Wangchuk, and Tashi Dorje.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by a Member of the European Parliament (Question E-000798-18), the EU HR/VP on behalf of the European Commission states that the promotion and protection of human rights remains an integral part of the EU’s engagement with China.

She highlights that, during the 19th EU–China Summit and the subsequent EU–China Human Rights Dialogue in June 2017, the EU raised concerns regarding the human rights situation in Tibet, including restrictions on freedom of expression, freedom of religion or belief, the demolitions at Larung Gar Academy, and the expulsion of monastic individuals.

She notes that the EU called for the release of Tibetan activists, writers, and religious figures detained in connection with the exercise of their human rights, and confirms that it will continue to urge China to respect human rights in accordance with international obligations.

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In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by a Member of the European Parliament (Question E-006541-17), the EU HR/VP on behalf of the European Commission states that the EU raised concerns over the human rights situation in China, including restrictions on freedom of expression and the treatment of ethnic and religious minorities, particularly in Tibet and Xinjiang, during the EU–China Summit and subsequent EU–China Human Rights Dialogue in June 2017.

She highlights that, during the Human Rights Dialogue, the EU raised concerns regarding freedom of expression, freedom of religion or belief, the demolitions at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, and the expulsion of monastic individuals in Tibet. She also also notes that the EU called for the release of individuals detained in connection with the exercise of their human rights, including Tibetan activists, writers, and religious figures, and confirms that the EU will continue to urge China to respect human rights in line with international obligations.

The press release states that the dialogue discussed "the rights of persons belonging to minorities, especially in Tibet and Xinjiang".

It also indicates that the EU raised the cases of Tibetan activists, writers and religious figures who face criminal charges or have been imprisoned for exercising their right to freedom of expression, including Tashi Wangchuk, Druklo and Lobsang Kunchok.

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In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by a Member of the European Parliament, the EU HR/VP states that:

-The EU raised concerns about China’s Counter-Terrorism Law during the public consultation process and after its adoption, warning that its vague definition of terrorism could be used to target ethnic and religious minorities, including Tibetans. The Commission notes that the Chinese authorities did not provide a formal response to these concerns.

-HR/VP Mogherini raised the issue directly with senior Chinese officials, stressing the EU’s concerns about the law’s definition of terrorism and the need for China to comply with international law.

-During the 2015 EU–China Human Rights Dialogue, the EU raised the situation in Tibet, asking what measures China intended to take to address underlying grievances, including restrictions on the freedom to practice Tibetan religion and culture.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by a Member of the European Parliament (Question E-000218-16), the EU HR/VP states that the human rights situation in Tibet is systematically raised with the Chinese authorities through the EU–China Human Rights Dialogue. She notes that the EU has raised concerns about restrictions on freedom of religion and culture, as well as the underlying grievances that have contributed to Tibetan self-immolations.

She also highlights visits by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights to the Tibet Autonomous Region and Qinghai, during which concerns about developments in monasteries and the treatment of self-immolators, their families, and communities were discussed with Chinese authorities.

She further notes that the EU systematically raises the human rights situation in China at the UN Human Rights Council, with specific reference to Tibet and Xinjiang.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by a Member of the European Parliament (Question E-000233-16), the EU HR/VP states that the EU has called on Chinese authorities to respect the human rights of the Tibetan people, including their rights to freedom of expression and assembly, to practice their religion, preserve their culture, and use their own language.

She also notes that the EU has urged China to allow unrestricted access for foreign diplomats and journalists to Tibetan autonomous areas.

She further reiterates the EU’s support for the resumption of dialogue between Chinese authorities and representatives of the Dalai Lama on the basis of the Middle Way Approach.

The resolution expresses deep concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibet, including severe restrictions on freedom of religion, expression and movement. It condemns the criminalisation of non-violent dissent, intensified surveillance, and the forced resettlement of Tibetan nomads. The European Parliament calls on China to respect Tibetans’ linguistic, cultural and religious rights, halt “patriotic education” campaigns in monasteries, and end policies undermining Tibetan identity. It urges renewed dialogue with the Dalai Lama’s representatives based on the Middle Way Approach and calls for unhindered access to Tibet for journalists, diplomats and international observers.

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by a Member of the European Parliament (Question E-002309-15), the EU HR/VP states that

-The human rights situation in Tibet was raised during the 33rd and 34th EU–China Human Rights Dialogues, including concerns about the rights of Tibetans, restrictions on religious and cultural freedom, individual cases, and the underlying grievances that have contributed to self-immolations.

-The EU Special Representative for Human Rights visited the Tibet Autonomous Region and Qinghai in 2013 and followed up during a second visit in 2015 by raising questions with the Chinese authorities about developments in monasteries and the situation of self-immolators, their families, and communities.

-The EU is aware of increased state control over Tibetan monasteries, including the permanent stationing of government and Party officials in monasteries and the reported closure of several monasteries in Driru County, issues which were also raised by the EU Special Representative during his visit.

-HR/VP Mogherini is kept fully informed of developments in Tibet.

The press release states that the EU raised concerns about recent developments in China, including "the rights of persons belonging to minorities, especially in Tibet and Xinjiang".

The statement reads: "Following the death in prison of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, a Tibetan lama who has been a prisoner since 2002, we express our deepest condolences to his family, friends and supporters. The EU had consistently called for his release or adequate medical treatment. We expect the Chinese authorities to investigate and make public the circumstances surrounding his death."

In this answer to a parliamentary question tabled by a Member of the European Parliament (Question E-005249/2015), EU Commissioner Malmström on behalf of the European Commission states that the human rights situation in Tibet is systematically raised with Chinese authorities through the EU–China Human Rights Dialogue.

He notes that Tibet was also raised by HR/VP Mogherini during the EU–China Strategic Dialogue in Beijing on 5 May, and that references to the human rights situation in Tibet are regularly included in EU statements during sessions of the UN Human Rights Council.

The Commissioner further clarifies that the EU–China Investment Agreement is not considered the appropriate instrument to address the situation in Tibet, given its limited scope.

In his remarks at the press conference following the 17th EU-China Summit, European Council President Donald Tusk stated:

"I expressed our concerns on freedom of expression and association in China, including the situation of the persons belonging to minorities such as Tibetans and Uighurs. In that context, I have encouraged China to resume a meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama's representatives."

The press release states that the dialogue "allowed the two sides to have a detailed exchange of views on a wide range of human rights issues" including "the rights of persons belonging to minorities, especially in Tibet and Xinjiang".

The resolution (para 71): -urges China to "engage seriously with the Tibetan people in order to assess the underlying causes of the high number of self-immolations". -It condemns the forced resettlement and relocation of Tibetan nomads. -It calls on China to put an end to its restrictive policies on Tibetan Buddhism.
-It stresses the need for "improvement of the education system with special regard to bilingual education".

The resolution expresses concern at China’s "continuing violation of human rights and cultural and religious minority rights, namely in Tibet."

The press release by the European External Action Service reports on the visit of the EU Special Representative for Human Rights' visit to China and Tibet including five days in the "ethnic Tibetan areas of Qinghai Province and the Tibet Autonomous Region" in September 2013.

The resolution notes that "since 2009 at least 90 Tibetans have self-immolated in Tibetan-populated areas".

It urges China to meaningfully engage the Tibetan (and Uyghur) people in governance issues, "including resource management and economic development priorities, and respecting rather than diluting cultural elements such as language and religion".

It further asserts that China will not achieve lasting stability in Tibet "through forcible assimilation, cultural destruction or repressive police and security methods" but "only by seriously addressing all indigenous complaints, and urges China to put an end to the ban on independent observers visits to the region.

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In this declaration on behalf of the European Union, the HR/VP expresses deep concern over the increasing number of self-immolations by Tibetans and links the protests to restrictions on expressions of Tibetan identity.

While reaffirming respect for China’s territorial integrity, the EU calls on Chinese authorities to address the underlying causes of Tibetan grievances and ensure respect for Tibetans’ civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, including the rights to practice their religion, preserve their culture, and use their language.

The EU urges China to respect freedom of peaceful assembly and expression, release individuals detained for peaceful protests, and allow access to Tibetan autonomous areas for diplomats and international journalists.

The EU also calls on Tibetans to refrain from self-immolation and encourages all parties to resume meaningful dialogue.

The resolution notes "targeted policies aimed at marginalising Tibetans and their cultural identity". It calls on China to "engage seriously with the Tibetan people in order to assess the underlying causes of the self-immolations of Tibetan monks and nuns" and reiterates its call for the need to appoint an EU Special Representative for Tibet.

The resolution condemns China’s continued repression in Tibet, including excessive force during the 2008 protests, torture in detention, and restrictions on religion, expression and movement. It calls on China to grant Tibet meaningful autonomy and to resume dialogue with the Dalai Lama’s envoys based on the Middle Way Approach and the 2008 Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy. The European Parliament urges independent investigations into the 2008 crackdown, disclosure of the fate of self-immolation victims and the 11th Panchen Lama, and unhindered access to Tibet for journalists and observers. It also calls for protection of Tibetans’ linguistic, cultural and religious rights and the appointment of an EU coordinator to report regularly on Tibet.

In this speech given in the European Parliament plenary (which was discussing its resolution of 14 June 2012 on the human rights situation in Tibet), HV/VP Ashton voiced the EU's concern over the worsening situation in Tibet. She referred to the wave of self-immolations, mass arrests, and the closure of Tibetan areas to foreigners, highlighting that restrictions on religion, culture, and expression have fuelled Tibetan frustration.

Ashton also criticised the forced resettlement of nomads, the imposition of Mandarin as the main teaching language, and limits on religious practice. While noting China’s efforts to improve living standards, she warned that current development and environmental policies threaten Tibetan identity and culture.

She recalled that these concerns were raised during the EU-China Human Rights Dialogue of 29 May 2012, and urged Beijing to respect Tibetans’ fundamental rights and allow access for diplomats and journalists. Finally, she reiterated the EU’s support for renewed dialogue between the Chinese authorities and the Dalai Lama’s representatives to achieve a lasting solution.

The resolution condemns China’s crackdown on Tibetan monasteries and the severe restrictions on freedom of religion, expression and movement in Tibetan areas, especially around Kirti Monastery. It expresses deep concern over a wave of self-immolations by monks and nuns protesting Chinese repression. The European Parliament calls on China to lift security measures, reveal the fate of detained monks, and allow access for journalists and human rights observers. It urges China to end “patriotic education” campaigns, respect Tibetan cultural and linguistic rights, and resume dialogue with the Dalai Lama’s representatives toward genuine autonomy. The resolution also calls for EU action, including raising Tibet’s situation at the EU-China Summit and appointing an EU Special Representative for Tibet.

The resolution condemns Nepal’s ban on Tibetan exile elections, imposed under pressure from China, as a violation of fundamental democratic rights. It calls on the Government of Nepal to allow Tibetans in exile to freely organize and participate in their democratic election process, which has existed since 1960. The European Parliament urges Nepal to respect Tibetans’ rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and association, guaranteed by international law, and to include these protections in its new constitution. It calls on Nepal to resist Chinese pressure, uphold the “Gentlemen’s Agreement” on Tibetan refugees, and ensure UNHCR access. The EU is urged to monitor the situation closely and raise the issue with Nepalese and Chinese authorities.

The resolution express deep concern about the lack of progress of the Sino-Tibetan dialogue, and urges China "to refrain from their oppressive policy in Tibet, which could eventually lead to the annihilation of the Tibetan religion and culture".

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The resolution "strongly condemns" the execution of Lobsang Gyaltsen and Loyak following the events in March 2008 in Lhasa. It also calls for the reopening of "sincere and results-orientated dialogue" between the Chinese Government and the Dalai Lama's representatives, "based on the 'Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy for the Tibetan People' and leading towards a positive, substantial and meaningful change in Tibet".

In this declaration, the EU condemns the executions of two Tibetans, Lobsang Gyaltsen and Loyak, following death sentences issued in connection with the 2008 Lhasa unrest.

The EU reiterates its principled opposition to the death penalty and recalls that it had previously called for the commutation of death sentences imposed on Tibetans involved in the unrest. While recognising China’s right to prosecute those responsible for violence, the EU raises concerns over whether due process and fair trial guarantees were respected and calls on China to commute all death sentences related to the Lhasa riots.

The EU also renews its broader call for China to abolish the death penalty and establish a moratorium in line with UN General Assembly resolutions.

The statement outlines the main findings from the EESC delegation's visit to China and Tibet from 9-17 September 2009, which focused on the role and expertise of civil society in increasing knowledge about the economic and social situation in Tibet, as well as exploring possible fields of cooperation, especially in the areas of education, access to employment and healthcare.

The resolution marks the 50th anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan uprising and calls for renewed dialogue between the Chinese Government and the Dalai Lama’s envoys. It urges China to use the Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy for the Tibetan People as a realistic basis for negotiation, within China’s constitutional framework. The European Parliament condemns both violence and disproportionate repression, demanding the release of peaceful protesters and information on those detained or missing. It calls on China to allow media and UN access to Tibet, lift travel restrictions, and resume substantive talks with the Dalai Lama toward genuine autonomy. The Council and EU Member States are urged to actively support dialogue and raise Tibet at EU and international levels.

The resolution welcomes the resumption of contacts between representatives of the Dalai Lama and the Chinese authorities following the March 2008 unrest and calls on both sides to intensify dialogue with a view to achieving a mutually acceptable political solution for Tibet.

It also expresses concern over China's continued human rights violations in Tibet, condemning the arbitrary arrests and detention of Tibetans following the 2008 protests and calling for an end to the "patriotic re-education" campaign.

It further urges the Chinese authorities to release Tibetan political prisoners and human rights defenders detained after the March 2008 uprising (except those convicted of violent crimes), to respect human rights and minority rights, and to honour the commitments made in connection with hosting the 2008 Olympic Games.

The resolution condemns the brutal repression of Tibetan protesters during the 2008 uprising and calls for the release of all peaceful demonstrators and detainees. It urges China to respect human rights, freedom of expression, and minority rights, and to allow UN and media access to Tibet. The European Parliament supports the Dalai Lama’s “Middle Way” approach seeking genuine autonomy within China and reaffirms China’s territorial integrity. It calls for a UN-led independent inquiry into the violence, renewed dialogue between Beijing and the Dalai Lama, and appointment of an EU Special Envoy for Tibet. The resolution also urges China to ratify the ICCPR, stop censorship, and ensure the 2008 Beijing Olympics promote human rights rather than repression.

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In this declaration, the European Union expresses deep concern over reports of unrest in Tibet and extends condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.

The EU calls for restraint by all sides, urging Chinese authorities to refrain from using force and demonstrators to avoid violence, while stressing the importance of freedom of expression and peaceful protest.

The EU reaffirms its support for peaceful reconciliation between Chinese authorities and the Dalai Lama’s representatives and calls for substantive and constructive dialogue to address Tibetan concerns and achieve a sustainable solution respecting Tibetan culture, religion, and identity.

The resolution welcomes the commitment of both China and the Dalai Lama to resolve the Tibet issue through dialogue, emphasizing that the Dalai Lama seeks genuine autonomy rather than independence. It urges both parties to resume talks without preconditions and in a pragmatic, forward-looking manner that respects China’s territorial integrity while safeguarding the cultural, linguistic, religious, and ethnic identity of the Tibetan people. The resolution also calls on the EU institutions and Member States to actively support the dialogue, report regularly to Parliament on progress, and explore additional measures, including appointing an EU Special Representative for Tibet, as well as collaborating with non-EU countries to facilitate a negotiated solution.

The resolution condemned the use of lethal force by Chinese authorities against unarmed Tibetans attempting to cross into Nepal (Nangpa Pass incident) including the killing of 17-year-old nun Kelsang Namtso, and called for the immediate release of all children detained following the incident?.

It also urges China to conduct a full investigation, hold those responsible accountable, and ensure humane treatment of all detainees.

The resolution further stresses that only constructive dialogue between the Chinese government and the Dalai Lama’s representatives can achieve a peaceful and sustainable resolution for Tibet, and calls on the EU to closely monitor the situation and support such dialogue.

The resolution expresses concerns about "recent reports of continuing serious human rights abuses in Tibetan areas of China", including the intensification of the so-called "patriotic education" campaign. It also calls upon China to allow an independent body to have access to the Panchen Lama and his parents, as requested by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, and to intensify its "positive engagement in substantive negotiations regarding the demands of the Dalai Lama for autonomy for Tibet".

In this statement, the European Union welcomes the fifth round of talks between representatives of the Dalai Lama and the Chinese Government and expresses strong support for the continuation of dialogue.

The EU hopes that both sides "will be willing to address in good faith substantive issues in order to find pragmatic solutions which can contribute to a peaceful and sustainable settlement for Tibet that both sides agree upon."

The resolution expresses serious concern over human rights violations in Tibet, including the death of a young monk during a “patriotic education” session, the imprisonment and likely torture of other monks, and the blockade of Drepung Monastery.

It calls on China to release detained monks, end violent crackdowns on peaceful protests, halt the patriotic education campaign, provide information on detainees’ conditions, and continue dialogue with the Dalai Lama’s representatives.

The resolution also urges China to improve human rights generally, respect freedom of religion and expression, and demands once again the immediate release of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche.

The resolution expresses deep concern over the imprisonment and deteriorating health of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche. It calls on China to improve his living conditions, allow UN Special Rapporteur Manfred Nowak to inspect him, commute or cancel his sentence, and release him immediately.

The resolution also reaffirms opposition to the death penalty, urges respect for human rights and the rule of law in Tibet, and calls for continued EU-China dialogue on Tibet while maintaining the EU arms embargo on China.

In this statement, the European Union welcomes the fourth round of talks between representatives of the Dalai Lama and the Chinese Government held on 30 June and 1 July 2005 in Switzerland.

The EU expresses strong support for the continuation of dialogue and calls for serious negotiations aimed at achieving a peaceful and sustainable solution to the Tibet issue agreed upon by both sides.

The resolution, recalling the European Parliament past resolution on the case of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche (18 November 2004): -urges China "to commute the death sentence handed down to Tenzin Delek Rinpoche" -calls once more on China "to stop its continued violation of the human rights of the Tibetan people and other minorities" -calls on China "to step up the ongoing dialogue with the representatives of the Dalai Lama so as to reach a mutually acceptable solution to the Tibet issue without further delay"

The resolution condemns the execution of Lobsang Dhondup and expresses urgent concern over the pending execution of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, calling for an immediate moratorium on the death penalty and the commutation of his sentence. It highlights reports of his prolonged incommunicado detention and torture, and demands respect for international human rights, fair trial standards, and religious freedoms in Tibet.

The resolution also urges the EU and its Member States to maintain the arms embargo on China until concrete human rights improvements are made, and calls for continued prisoner releases. It emphasizes the need for meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama’s representatives and proposes appointing an EU Special Representative for Tibetan Affairs to help achieve a peaceful resolution.

The statement welcomes the Dalai Lama's representatives visit to China since resumption of the contacts in September 2002, and express the EU's hope that it will encourage the start of "meaningful and direct dialogue between Beijing and the Dalai Lama's representatives, leading to a peaceful and sustainable solution for Tibet."

In this declaration, the EU expresses serious concern over Nepal’s deportation of 18 Tibetan asylum seekers, including eight minors, to China.

The EU states that the forced return of asylum seekers without access for UNHCR violated humanitarian principles and international law.

It regrets that appeals by EU missions in Kathmandu to release the individuals and process their cases in accordance with established procedures were not followed, and reiterates that respect for international norms and human rights is a fundamental element of EU cooperation with Nepal.

The resolution condemns the death sentences of Tenzin Delek and Lobsang Dhondup, highlighting their prolonged incommunicado detention and the lack of proven guilt. It calls for immediate commutation of their sentences, protection from ill-treatment, and respect for internationally recognized legal standards. While emphasizing the importance of combating terrorism, the resolution stresses that this must be done in accordance with the rule of law.

The text also welcomes the release of long-serving Tibetan political prisoners Ngawang Sangdrol and Jigme Sangpo, urges continued dialogue with the Dalai Lama’s representatives and calls on the EU to make its financial aid available in the light of progress with the human rights situation of Tibetans in China, "especially in the Tibet region".

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The resolution states that the religious, cultural and national heritage of the Tibetan people is "threatened with extinction".

It further reiterates its condemnation of the "continued and severe violation of human rights in Tibet" and the "ongoing discrimination practised against the Tibetan people by the PRC authorities", and calls for the EU and its Member States to submit a resolution to the United Nations' Commission on Human Rights condemning all violations of religious rights including those directed against Tibetan Buddhists.

The resolution calls on the Council, the Commission and the Member States to do "all they can to start up negotiations between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Dalai Lama on a new status for Tibet which guarantees full Tibetan autonomy in all areas of political, economic, social and cultural life, the only exceptions being defence and foreign policy;"

It also calls on EU Member States to give "serious consideration" to the possibility of recognising the Tibetan Government in exile as the legitimate representative of the Tibetan people if, within three years, a solution has not been found through negotiations.

The resolution condemns the discrimination of the Tibetan people by the People's Republic of China 'on religious, political, educational, language and cultural grounds', and calls on the Chinese government "to open the dialogue, without pre-conditions, on the future of Tibet, with the Dalai Lama and on the basis of his five-point peace plan"

The resolution : -condemns the discrimination of the Tibetan people by China -Calls on China to open the dialogue, without pre-conditions, on the future of Tibet, with the Dalai Lama and on the basis of his five-point peace plan -Calls on the Commission and the Council to express publicly their concerns about the situation in Tibet and in China and to raise them in meetings with China at all levels -Urges the Council to push a resolution expressing concern at the serious human rights violations perpetrated in China, including the continual oppression of Tibet at the ongoing session of the UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva.

The resolution, which focuses on China, notes that "the flight of Tibet's Karmapa Lama to Dharmshala is indicative of religious repression" and urges China to "respond to international calls for improvement in the human rights situation... in particular in Hong Kong and Macao, as well as in Tibet".