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SENSATION in Münster: Court stops censorship in libraries!
Münster: Gerhard Wisnewski wins legal battle against warnings in books that concern freedom of expression.
SENSATION in Münster: Court stops censorship in libraries!
In a city as seemingly tranquil as Münster, a STORM is brewing that could shake the foundations of freedom of expression! The unexpected confrontation revolves around a book that simply causes the waves of indignation to foam up. The author, Gerhard Wisnewski, has brilliantly elevated himself to fame through a court ruling - the Münster Higher Administrative Court has decided that the warning notice that the city library attached to his work represents an INFRINGEMENT into his fundamental RIGHTS. INCREDIBLE!
The warning label attached to the controversial author's book "2024 - the other yearbook" states that it is a work with controversial content. According to the library, this copy is made available due to freedom of censorship, freedom of expression and freedom of information. The shock is deep: Wisnewski fought in court and was proven right! This decision not only defends his personal honor, but also strengthens the EXCLUSIVE right to freedom of expression! [wa.de] reports that the city library is now forced to remove this warning from its shelves.
Drama in the city library
But how did this disturbing drama come about? The Münster city library saw the warning as necessary to protect its readers from allegedly dangerous ideas. What did the court want to say? That readers themselves cannot assess what they are reading? Has there been a push for censorship here? The critical mass of anger was unleashed because Wisnewski already complained in 2022 about the deletion of his previous work from bestseller lists - and that makes people sit up and take notice!
In his book, Wisnewski questions some of the most significant events in modern history. The explosion of the Nordstream pipeline and the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki are just a few of the many topics that he examines in a provocative way. For many readers the question arises: Is this courage to tell the truth or is it just a dangerous tirade of hate? [spiegel.de]
Freedom of expression at risk?
But what does all of this mean for freedom of expression in Germany? A look at the basics of case law shows how fragile this asset is. Freedom of expression is not just a right, it is the soul of democracy! But how much room is there for controversial opinions that are not accepted by public opinion? The limits of this freedom are narrow and must be constantly defended. Attacks on freedom of expression are not just attacks on individual minds, but on the foundations of society! [bpb.de]
The Higher Administrative Court decided that the warning severely violated Wisnewski's right to expression and personal rights. This could well mean that the city library is no longer allowed to protect its readers from, in their eyes, explosive content - AND those responsible certainly had completely different ideas!
The wave of outrage is now making waves throughout Germany. In Krefeld, resistance is already forming against another controversial city council project. What is clear here is that it is time for the citizens' voice to be heard and for everyone to have the RIGHT to express themselves without having to fear censorship!