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Violations of religious freedom in Tibet

Reference
2025/2692(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 8 May 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
8 May 2025 · Adopted
Versions
8 versions
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Where it stands

The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.

  1. Tabled for plenary (done)
  2. Plenary vote (done) Adopted 8 May 2025
  3. Parliament’s position (done) Final

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

People

Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.

The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.

Decisions in plenary, 1

Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.

Effect: what the decision did. Final vote: for–against–abstained, and how it was recorded.
DateDecisionKindEffectFinal vote
8 May 2025Violations of religious freedom in Tibet ResolutionsAdopted478 for, 30 against, 41 abstained by roll call

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Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.

Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).

  1. 8 May 2025 Amendment 1 to paragraph 1

    Rejected 154–379–19

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  2. 8 May 2025 Final vote — text as a whole

    Adopted 478–30–41

    The Left
    Divided
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    Abst.

Versions, 8

The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.

  1. Adopted by Parliament8 May 2025

    Adopted text TA10-0097/2025 TA-10-2025-0097

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  2. Tabled for plenary7 May 2025

    Joint motion RC-B10-0248/2025 RC-10-2025-0248

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  3. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0259/2025 B-10-2025-0259

  4. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0253/2025 B-10-2025-0253

  5. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0256/2025 B-10-2025-0256

  6. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0254/2025 B-10-2025-0254

  7. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0251/2025 B-10-2025-0251

  8. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0248/2025 B-10-2025-0248

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0097/2025: The European Parliament resolution condemns China's repressive policies in Tibet, including religious persecution and forced assimilation, and demands accountability and sanctions.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0259/2025: 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.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0253/2025: 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.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0256/2025: This resolution condemns repressive policies in Tibet and the persecution of Tibetan religious leaders, and expresses concern over the death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0254/2025: This resolution condemns China's human rights violations in Tibet, including religious persecution and forced assimilation, and opposes Chinese selection of Tibetan Buddhist leaders.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0251/2025: 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.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0248/2025: 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.

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What changed, 1

Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.

  1. Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0248/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0097/2025

    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.

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Timeline, 3

Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.

Plenary stage 3 steps · 7 May 2025–8 May 2025

  1. 8 May 2025

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 8 May 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0248/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0251/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0253/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0254/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0256/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0259/2025Adopted text TA10-0097/2025

  2. 7 May 2025

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 7 May 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0248/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0251/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0253/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0254/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0256/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0259/2025

  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.

    Amendment 1

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2692
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Cite as

European Parliament (2025). “Violations of religious freedom in Tibet”. Dossier, 8 May 2025. procId 2025-2692, reference 2025/2692(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2692 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2692(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2692 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2692,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Violations of religious freedom in Tibet}},
  year = {2025},
  date = {2025-05-08},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2692}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2692},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2692, reference 2025/2692(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2692(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}