European Countries and Tibet

Since China’s invasion of Tibet in 1950, European countries have monitored and addressed the situation on the ground through a range of tools, including official statements, parliamentary resolutions, human rights reports, and diplomatic interventions at both bilateral and multilateral levels. While each country’s approach is shaped by its own foreign policy priorities and relationship with China, these positions collectively reflect Europe’s broader commitment to human rights and support of the Tibetan people.

National governments have raised concerns on a variety of issues, including freedom of religion or belief; self-immolations; and the need to resume meaningful Sino-Tibetan dialogue. National parliaments have also adopted resolutions and tabled parliamentary question urging their governments to act.

By making these documents available in English and compiling them in one place, the European Tibet Policy Database allows users to explore and compare national positions on Tibet and how they evolve over time, providing a comprehensive view of Europe’s engagement with the Tibetan issue.

Countries

You can explore each country’s official documentations relating to Tibet by clicking on its name below. Each link will take you directly to that country’s section of the database:

France

Germany

Netherlands

Note: This page is a work in progress. While more countries and documents will be added over time, you can still access documents for a specific country by visiting the "Database" page and selecting the country name as a filter. Thank you for your patience as we continue expanding the collection!