A statement on the German Wikipedia site said that the legal changes "could lead to a considerable restriction of the free internet" and that they could "considerably impair freedom of expression, artistic freedom and freedom of the press." John Weitzmann, the legal head at the Wikimedia association, defended the decision to temporarily shut down the site, saying that he hopes it will spur change. The European Parliament is due to adopt the reforms next Tuesday. #news #censorship #EU #politics