Swiss lawmakers renewed calls for Tibetan rights, citing cultural suppression and religious freedom concerns.

On March 16, 2026, the Swiss Parliamentary Group for Tibet held a meeting in Geneva during the Swiss Federal Assembly’s Spring Session, renewing international attention on human rights, cultural preservation, and religious freedom in Tibet. The cross-party group, led by MPs Fabian Molina, Linda De Ventura, and Leonore Porchet, discussed alleged suppression of Tibetan language and culture under China’s 'Ethnic Unity and Progress Law,' transnational repression, and the Dalai Lama’s spiritual succession. Tibetan representatives from the Central Tibetan Administration participated, emphasizing calls for greater autonomy and protections. The next meeting is set for June 1, 2026. China maintains Tibet is an inseparable part of its territory.