Wikipedia.de was blocked today after a German politician, Lutz Heilmann, was granted an injunction against the domain owner Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. which is subject to German jurisdiction.There are a few websites in English who cover the story. And a facebook group has also been launched.
According to tagesschau.de all German Wikipedia articles are available on de.wikipedia.org. So the injunction is useless and Mr Heilmann shot himself in the foot.
Wikipedia's lawyers revealed that Heilmann attacked details with regard to his career and personal life. These details are subject of the injunction so you may get in trouble when quoting them. But I'm sure it's to do with his past in the GDR...
Neverthelss, please send protest emails to lutz.heilmann@bundestag.de
His website was down but keep trying http://www.lutz-heilmann.i
You can also call him if you are brave enough +49 30-227-70788
Always be polite but make your voice heard.
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