Jiří Oberfalzer, Vice-President of the Czech Senate, has expressed serious concerns about China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, which is set to enter into force on 1 July 2026.
In a statement of support for the Tibet Conference held in the Latvian Parliament, Oberfalzer argued that the law reflects a broader effort by the Chinese authorities to promote cultural and linguistic homogenisation at the expense of ethnic and religious diversity. He warned that provisions relating to education, regional development, and the fight against "separatism" could further undermine the rights, cultures, and identities of minority communities, including Tibetans.
Oberfalzer also stressed the importance of continued international attention to human rights in China and called on democratic countries to remain steadfast in supporting the rights and freedoms of oppressed peoples.
His statement adds to growing concerns among European parliamentarians regarding the implications of China's Ethnic Unity Law and its potential impact on Tibetans and other ethnic groups.
EU4TIBET is a campaign led jointly by the Tibet Interest Group of the European Parliament, the International Campaign for Tibet and the Office of Tibet Brussels, with the significant support of the International Tibet Network, Tibet Support Groups and Tibetan Communities in Europe.
