EU Demands China Halt Interference in Dalai Lama's Succession

European Union has issued a stern call to China to stop interfering in the succession of the Dalai Lama. Marking Human Rights Day, the EU Delegation to China emphasized that the selection of religious leaders must occur without government meddling and according to religious norms. The statement highlighted deep concerns over the enforced disappearance of the 11th Panchen Lama and the coercive boarding school system in Tibet. Brussels urged Beijing to respect the rights of religious minorities and provide transparent information on missing Tibetan leaders, rejecting China's attempts to control spiritual lineages.