Czech Senate Unanimously Backs Tibet's Right to Choose Next Dalai Lama, Rebukes China

• The Czech Senate unanimously adopted a resolution affirming the Tibetan people’s exclusive right to determine the next Dalai Lama.
• The resolution, passed with 40 votes in favor, criticizes China's attempts to interfere in Tibetan spiritual traditions and control religious identity.
• It calls on the Czech government to actively support Tibetans in freely choosing the 15th successor to the Dalai Lama.
• The resolution follows sustained engagement between Tibetan representatives and Czech lawmakers, including a parliamentary delegation's visit to Dharamshala and meetings with the Dalai Lama.
• Tibetan representatives hailed the resolution as a powerful message against authoritarian regimes dictating spiritual traditions and a beacon of hope for Tibetans.