The EU Parliament has already taken position on the Tibetan question, and Barroso’s Commission will tackle the issue tomorrow. Thomas Mann, a German MEP, chairs the Parliamentary inter-group on Tibet: "A strong, univocal European reaction is needed. China must acknowledge this country’s vast social, cultural and economic independence, while respecting its specificities. On its part, the EU Parliament must open its doors to the Dalai Lama, to give voice to his people. In addition, we must want the Olympic Games to be regularly held, because this can force China, who will be under the world’s spotlights, to choose to respect the Tibetan identity". Gyaltsen Drolkar goes on: "In Tibet, there are many detention and professional rehabilitation centres. People are often locked up there for years, without any regular trial". "After what happened in March, many people have been arrested. And then there have been many casualties. However, I still very much hope in a future of peace and freedom. That’s why I make an appeal to all the countries and to Europe to lobby the Chinese authorities for my country and my people". ” ” ” ” ” “
