Brussels, July 12 -- European leaders and lawmakers have intensified criticism of China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, describing it as a measure that undermines the cultural, linguistic and religious identity of Tibetans and other ethnic minorities.

Opposition has continued to grow across Europe since the law came into effect on July 1, with politicians from multiple parties urging Beijing to repeal the legislation, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

According to CTA, the criticism follows a resolution adopted by the European Parliament on April 30, 2026, in which lawmakers overwhelmingly condemned the legislation, arguing that it promotes forced assimilation of Tibetans, Uyghurs, Southern Mongolians and other c...