Talk:Jens Kreisel

BLP notice regarding re-added content

I have removed the recently re-added “Controversies” section in accordance with Wikipedia’s Biographies of Living Persons policy. The section consists largely of allegations and disputed interpretations presented as fact, and gives undue weight to recent events involving a living person. Per WP:BLP, such material should not be included unless written with exceptional neutrality, clear attribution, and appropriate weight. If editors believe any content should be restored, this should be discussed here first and rewritten in full compliance with WP:BLP, WP:NPOV, and WP:UNDUE. Ness.calm (talk) 18:00, 8 January 2026 (UTC)

Thank you for raising BLP concerns. I have revised the text to ensure full compliance with WP:BLP and would like to explain how the current version meets policy requirements.

1. No assertion of guilt (WP:BLP § Contentious material)

The revised wording does not state or imply that Kreisel committed misconduct as fact. Potentially contentious claims are clearly attributed to media reports, faculty representatives, or public statements, rather than asserted in Wikipedia’s voice, in line with WP:BLP.

2. Neutral, non-sensational language (WP:BLP § Tone)

Loaded or editorial language has been removed. The text relies on neutral formulations such as “public controversy,” “media reports,” and “according to,” consistent with BLP guidance to avoid accusatory phrasing.

3. Balance and right of reply (WP:BLP § Balance)

The paragraph explicitly includes Kreisel’s and Vice-Rector Niclou’s denials, ensuring that both the criticism and the response are presented, as required by WP:BLP.

4. Court rulings accurately described (WP:BLP § Accuracy)

The text does not claim that courts made findings against Kreisel personally. It accurately reports that Luxembourg courts ruled against the University of Luxembourg in dismissal cases, which is verifiable and non-defamatory.

5. Reliance on reliable secondary sources (WP:BLP § Sources)

All statements are supported by independent, reliable secondary sources. No original research or synthesis is introduced.

6. Relevance to a public role (WP:BLP § Public figures)

As rector of a public university, Kreisel is a public figure. Reliably sourced, neutrally written coverage of controversies related to institutional governance is permissible under WP:BLP when handled with appropriate attribution.

7. Undue removal would conflict with NPOV and due weight (WP:NPOV, WP:DUE, WP:NOTCENSORED)

While BLP requires caution, it does not require the removal of well-sourced, neutrally presented material solely because it is critical. The events summarized here were the subject of sustained coverage in reliable sources and constitute a notable aspect of Kreisel’s tenure. Removing the section in its entirety would risk excluding significant, reliably sourced viewpoints and presenting an incomplete account, contrary to WP:NPOV and WP:DUE. A carefully attributed and balanced summary is therefore preferable to wholesale deletion, consistent with WP:NOTCENSORED. Emmaweicker (talk) 16:30, 9 January 2026 (UTC)

Content removed per WP:BLPRESTORE. The reference frequently don't mention Jens Kreisel, and when they do it's generally mention of him holding a press conference without attributing any blame to him. FDW777 (talk) 16:25, 12 January 2026 (UTC)

Article written by the Communication Department of the University

The post has been written by social media manager of the University (https://www.aswinlutchanah.com/blog/10-years-of-your-fav-social-media-manager/) ~2026-89471-7 (talk) 16:53, 9 February 2026 (UTC)