Riddled with corruption. But critics trying to hold the powerful to account fear, they will soon be silenced. And chinas unmanned spacecraft rockets to the moon with a mission to bring back lunar rock samples. And after the ports china firmly on the map off spacefaring nations im gathered as well come to the program. 3 weeks after the u. S. Election, president elect joe biden has finally been given the green light to start the transition process. President on a trump tweeted tuesday that he was directing his administration to cooperate in the handover process. Its the closest hes come to conceding defeat. Meanwhile, biden has pushed ahead and begun announcing nominations for his own up ministration. President elect joe biden efficiently revealed his picks for the top positions of his cabinet, monday, signaling his readiness to take over the helm, bidens Foreign Policy and National Security choices. Mark a clear shift away from trumps america 1st doctrine. Instead, a lot of familiar faces from the Obama Administration. So many that some are calling it the Obama Administration 2. 0. The choice is signaled bidens intention to return to a more traditional way of doing business and interacting with other countries bidens choices or veterans with many years of experience like his longtime adviser, antony blinken, named for the position of secretary of state. He will be tasked with steering the country back towards the paris climate agreement, the world health organization, and they run a nuclear deal. The best known of the nominees is former secretary of state john kerry, who is poised to become bidens Climate Change. And boy, from our Federal Reserve chair janet yellen, sisters serve as treasury secretary, if confirmed she would be the 1st woman to take over this pivotal role. And would face the difficult task of shaping u. S. Economic policies. At a time when the country is facing both a pandemic and recession and biden, also named avril haynes, as the 1st woman to become director of national intelligence. A question is whether this was a wise action and alexandro majorca as the 1st latino to head the department of homeland security. Biden appears to be making good on his Campaign Promise that his cabinet will reflect americas diversity. Linda thomas greenfield was appointed to the helm of the u. S. Mission to the united nations. But many of bidens cabinet picks will require confirmation in the senate where republicans still hold a narrow majority. For now, at least with the transition post office officially under way, some of the uncertainty and turbulence of the past weeks seems to be settling down here over the joins me in the studio to have a closer look at this. After 3 weeks of this transition period, its finally going ahead. Now, deal is this. Well, under normal circumstances, wouldnt be that big of a deal, right . I mean, usually these transitions historically have been something thats happened quite automatically, seamlessly. Formality is essentially, but in this case it is a big deal for exactly that reason. Trump has gone out of his way to stall the transition process, not being willing to concede defeat. And so this is a process that has dragged on for now 2 weeks since biden was or for 16 days. In fact, since biden was declared, the winner. This means for the biden 2, now that they have axes 2. Very, very important from ation such as intelligence data, not just on foreign affairs, but also with regards to the coronavirus. It means that they have access to government data, their full access to the federal agencies. They have millions of dollars that they can now spend to warts. This transition and also they can begin things like background checks so that everybody, an official is ready to go on day one. And that is crucial because the bite not the strain will have to hit the ground running. Were looking at is that, you know, multiple crisis, especially the coronavirus endemic, but also an economic crisis going to be very hard to tackle. So theyre going to need to be ready to go on day one. So its high time that things go ahead. Trump has really conceded, though he is promising to continue the fight in the courts. What does johnson . Right, i think i think this might be the closes that will get to try conceding, i think maybe this is more like a to taunt in the 16 day standoff. And it does suggest that trump is slowly beginning to bow out of the pressure that weve seen in recent days from more prominent republican members. Just yesterday we saw more than 100 Security Experts from the republican party, essentially coming out urging trump to concede defeat, to, you know, pave the way for this transition. But at the same time, as you said, he has vowed to keep on fighting. Were still seeing lawsuits requesting a recount in georgia in wisconsin, both of which are going to be very likely to change the outcome. Usually if anything, they change maybe a few 100 votes, thats not going to be enough to change result there. Michigan came out yesterday saying that theyve now certified the result by the winner of that state. And so i have very, very strong doubts that his legal challenges will change anything. At this point. You mentioned georgia going to have a report later in the show. Biden has started announcing his cabinet picks and its quite a very slate of people. What does that say about is a ministration . Well, it says, i think that this is essentially going to be the anti trump government, you know, unlike many of president trumps picks, specially in his 1st term were, you know, people with a lot of business experience, the business leaders, but with very little political experience. Bidens picks really read like an ode to public service. Youre looking at people like, you know, financially, secretary of state, anthony blinken, whos a veteran Foreign Policy adviser whos served in washington in some capacity in, over 3 decades. The u. S. Ambassador to the u. N. , linda thomas greenfield, who has nearly 4 decades in the foreign affairs. So in many ways, this is something thats much closer to a technocratic government also, and also real marks, a strong departure from trumps america 1st approach. You know, when biden announces, he said that their leaders who look like america reflect my core, believe that america is back and that we need not just by the example or power, but by the power of our example. And if you look at john kerry, if i think in just this last point, he set is new climate czar who says it will be an honor to work with our allies and partners alongside rising Young Leaders in a Climate Movement to tackle Climate Crisis with the seriousness an urgency it deserves that is going to be likely to be music, to a lot of europeans ears and internationally to around the world. Thank you. Thank you much. Easily joe biden can push through his agenda as president could come down to the u. S. State of georgia. Peter mentioned a moment ago to runoff elections in january. That will decide if the democrats all the republicans get control of the u. S. Senate to Washington Bureau chief in his poor visits at once small town in georgia to examine the political divide more closely. In the heart of one of the most divided counties in georgia, lysa tone, minutes with half of its population is white and 48 percent africanamerican. In an antique shop in downtown you find many items that reflect the time when milledgeville was george. Just the state capital that was during the civil war when the confederacy including georgia, fault to keep slavery some elements of that time still seem relevant to shop owner larry use and he seems to be stuck in the past. There is never, never going to be equality in race. He has a grim take on the current political situation. I dont think the republicans and the democrats are going to maybe own level play and failed. Floyd griffin has been doing his bit to level George Allens political Playing Field for decades. He was the 1st democrat to have been elected from this area to the georgia senate, and also served as milledgeville is mayor. The bottom line is ratios on here and in america to present majority, the White Community are going to be in a minority here pretty soon. And they fear that the black and brown people are going to take over. The divisions here in milledgeville, broadly reflect those of the whole of the usa bringing together people who feel as differently as floyd, griffin, and, and shop owner. Larry used to do is a major challenge. But they need to Work Together on the many problems in the country. And in the town, stephen hall was or has some ideas. He is the director of the local library and helps organize the initiative on the table. Brings people together to discuss local issues in a constructive way. He approaches low drama and encourages everyone to get involved. I think the Biggest Issue for us is what is america . Weve had a lot of changes in the last couple years and a lot of the norms that weve had for better or for worse have gone away. And i think were looking at a future of what is our value, what are our ideas of how we should behave toward each other . And what is the common purpose that we have . I think weve lost a little track about and id love to see that come together in the future for that americans have to start listening to one another and stop shouting over each other. The other stories making headlines this hour. The u. N. Has expressed concern over the safety of civilians in ethiopia. Take right region, thousands, continue to flee. The area after 3 weeks of deadly fighting. Ethiopian military ends to crime forces have both claimed advances in the past day. Its not yet been possible to verify the sites claims fresh protests after taken place in brazil after the killing of a black man by White Security guards at a supermarket last week. Place used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse some protesters in porto alegre. There have been several days of demonstrations after a graphic video showing the killing was circulated on social media. Police in pairs of allegedly used tear gas to dismantle a makeshift migrant camp. Had been erected to house hundreds of people, left homeless after another one was cleared last week. Frances interior minister said images of the incident are shocking and called for a detailed report. Australias Largest Airline quantas suggested it could make a coronavirus vaccination. A requirement for International Air travel once a c. E. O. Says quantas would implement the measures as soon as a vaccine was made available and that he thought the rule could become common practice among allies. Internationally. Germanys government is optimistic that the country might begin vaccinating people before the end of this year. But in the meantime, leaders are eyeing an extension of current partial shutdown measures. His numbers have plateaued since limited lockdown began about women high rising by more than 13000 in the past 24 hours. Following a meeting of the leaders of germanys 16 states, a draft proposal suggests extending current restrictions on the lease december 20, with a potential relaxation over the holiday period. Final decision will be made at a meeting with chancellor Angela Merkel on wednesday. Lets bring it obvious Political Correspondent, emma shahs emma. Lots of good news on the vaccine front. What sort of strategy is germanys government preparing . Well, at the moment, Vaccination Centers are being set up all around to counter you, but 1st, there wont be no vaccines for everyone. But the supply will of course, increase over time as production increases. Theres a 2 phases to t. G. During the 1st phase, Vulnerable People will be prioritized. Im thinking about the elderly, the 1st responders and vaccinations will take place in those centers and through mobile teams. Then there will be a 2nd phase, once the vaccine will be more broadly available and then the general public will have access to eat. And the vaccine will also be available not only in those centers, but those who have medical practices, just like any other vaccine ministers. Will meet every 2 weeks not to discuss the measures, but christmas is just around the corner. Has there been any use on restrictions over the holiday period . Yes, state premiers agreed on monday evening to extend the current measures and to december 20th. Im going to america have to say that if it were up to her to measure is would already be much stricter, but she has to find a come on line with this a prime news as well. Now on wednesday we could see tougher measures being adopted for the coming months, such as more restrictions when it comes to socialising. Up until christmas, the number of people allowed to meet will be reduced from 10 people to 5, but there will be an exception for christmas, where up to 10 people will be allowed to meet us. So churches will be allowed to conduct religious services and people will be encouraged to self isolate those before and after disintegrations and keeping schools and kinda gods seems to be a priority at the moment. Whys that . Well, the government made clear very early on the, during this pandemic that he wanted the schools to remain open when possible. But on the same time they reason need to reduce infection, waits within the younger population as well. And the discussion around stricter rules is very much on the social distancing mosque crowding out. Schools quarantine that, for example, a mandatory mosques in schools has made a very controversial measures so far. We could see it becoming a rule in areas weighs more than 50 cases, perhaps 100000 inhabitants. Homeschooling, for example. This is something that will be decided on the local level by each state. So we can really see how controversial the school topic is here in germany. Thank you very much of a Political Correspondent time to have a look now. At some other developments in the global pandemic, the australian state of queensland has announced that its opening its border with New South Wales on december 1st. It comes after the New South Wales, which includes sydney reported no few new transmissions for 28. 00 days. Sweden has introduced a set of new measures to contain the rapid growth of new infections, public gatherings, and are limited to 8 people. Sweden adopt the less stringent programme to fight the virus and many of its neighbors. A malaysia says it will close some factories of the worlds biggest rubber glove mock makea as more than 2000 of its workers, tested positive for covert 90. Back here in europe, pang gori and poland, other 2 holdouts in stalled negotiations on an e. U. Budget and the coronavirus Recovery Fund. Both countries object to a plan that would tie funds to rule of law criteria. Hungarys Prime Minister, viktor orban, called the plan blackmail critics, and hungary allege all bunz government is rife with corruption. In some cases involving e. U. Funds. But these dissenting voices, fear could be silenced. The latest news in 3 minutes. Clip radio is a popular station in budapest and one of only a few Media Outlets that are critical of the government. But their license expires in 3 months. And the authorities have so far refused to extend it to the vast majority of the hungary and media slave. Usually follow the was of the government for a lot of hungary. And its the only side of the argument that they hear. Club radio does not communicate like this. We are so to speak, an obstacle to the complete domination of the hungarian mind, and their voices seem to be needed now more than ever with the coronavirus pandemic raging through the country. Hungry as Prime Minister, viktor orban, is using the crisis to seize more power. His critics say, daniel words for the hungry and Civil Liberties union. The n. G. O. Recently published a report showing how theyre condemning, has led to more corruption in the country. One example is the purchase of ventilators by the foreign ministry. Ventilators were purchased in huge quantities and significantly overpriced. Only some of them are likely to be used in intensive care and protection against the epidemic. And thats another course on top of the fact that they were wired at an inflated price in the us. Or youre suggesting this mans mission is to uncover corruption at the highest level and to call it out our course had, has its an independent member of the hunger in parliament. He tells me that obamas government is plagued by corruption and that its high time for the e. U. To take action. Volumnia mordaunt. Somehow this has to be resolved. The government cannot continue to steal or spend your funds uncontrolled. All one uses this money to pay his people. This is how he maintains this fraudulent system, not to order them, but to viktor orban deflects and criticism and is challenging the use plans to tie funding to respect for the rule of law. We wanted to speak about this with his spokesperson, but he canceled the interview at short notice that hungary and government accuses brussels of trying to sink should it for political reasons. But the countrys Civil Society and opposition hope for the e. U. To stand its ground. They fear backing down now would embolden viktor orban, and encourage other populists in the euro, up the journalists at club radio, hoping for international support. And they are determined to continue their work, if necessary, by streaming their shows via the internet. That however, would mean a much smaller audience. W. s brussels correspondent example phenomenon filed this report and joins us now from brussels center. Will the e. U. Stand its ground with regards to poland and hungary in this fight . Well, many people i talk to in budapest are certainly hoping that the p. And union will stand its ground and some members, countries, such as, for example, the neverlands have already announced that its important that they cannot, they cannot bac