this is d.w. news live from berlin hopes for an end to the pandemic gather momentum. europe is poised to buy up 300000000 doses of the vaccine developed by drug makers in germany and the u.s. . the head of the european commission says it's the most promising vaccine. so far, also coming out, tackling terrorism in europe after a series of islamist attacks in france and austria. the french president calls for a coordinated campaign against terror and tougher border protection. plus

a new president for peru, congressional leader, a man who well, marino is sworn in just a day out to congress. and instead he's created, says it over corruption charges protests to broken out way of arnold's calling it a power grab. i'm rebecca ritter's welcome to the program. europe is set to secure with 300000000 doses of an experimental covert 9 tame vaccine developed by germany's violent tech and the u.s. . pharmaceutical giant pfizer. european commission president, sort of on the line is due to approve the deal later on wednesday. she describes it as the most promising vaccine so far. the mike has say, trials show their drug is more than 90 percent effective at preventing covert 9 tain. here in germany, as with elsewhere, there's got of optimism over the development. when human trials of b n t,

$160.00 began earlier this year, no one knew if they would lead to a coronavirus vaccine. the reports that this substance is in fact highly effective, have brought new hope. germany's research minister is cautiously optimistic. has been there for one with an untold. i'm very pleased with naturally encouraged by this beginning. and hopefully we will not have any setbacks with vaccines. you're never sure about that, but these positive initial reports give us a lot of hope. there from the german government has put more than 350000000 euros into this research. over 40000, people have received doses of the maxin. at the same time, the approval procedure has been speeded up. could that mean the drug is unsafe? oughtn't to say that we have not lowered our standards at all. people can be sure if this drug is approved,

that will be according to the usual standard. we're used to here in germany. the surveys suggest 2 thirds of germans are ready to be vaccinated. that's enough to get kovi down to control, but not everyone is yet convinced it will work. i'll wait and see, but i'm not a risk patient. they should vaccinate those who need it 1st and then i'll get it. if there's any left. what happened to you? of course they've tested it on people who are relatively young and healthy. how will it affect older people, those with health problems? i'm not sure yet. sure. i think i would, yeah, but i mean, it can also grow into something else, so it might not even work. and i trust the vaccine in full production has already begun in expectation that the new vaccine will get full approval. the european union says it will order up to 300000000 doses. we have many countries back in lockdown measures. there's an urgency to have

a means to beat the pain depicts there will be an initial vaccine in the 1st few months of 2021 gives me confidence. it's encouraging, it's a light at the end of the tunnel, and this is least i'm in the destroy notes. for most people, the new vaccine can't come soon enough. for more on russell's response to the back, saying, i'm joined by peter liza, his coordinator for the committee on the environment, public health and food safety in the european parliament. this illicit thanks for joining us. the research is largely coming from the a you by own take is a german company of course, but then you hasn't signed a deal to secure doses of the vaccine yet, while the u.s. and the u.k. have what, why is it? why is that that of the european union with biotech will be signed very soon. i guess in the next hour or so every works is fixed. it took

a while. that's true. and my assessment is that by i think it's a german, as i mean very, very serious people. they know their responsibility for europe or is it because they got, i think european money from citi funds. but this is not a german s. and b. . and you can, this has a bit where is the problem? so there are son in law. yes. in the united states that have different, not just different position. then we have the european union were able to accept. so we want the other companies we also make associating with 5 other companies that they need to respect the european law. and yeah, that was necessary. that's why it took awhile, but now the deal is done. ok. and by s m. a's, of course, even small, medium sized enterprises in germany. now as well as africa say there are also huge logistical issues. the vaccine needs to be stored, for example,

at minus 17 degrees celsius. most doctors simply won't have those facilities do 8 countries have enough storage facilities to be able to roll out this vaccine effectively. yeah, this vaccine has a lot of advantages. for example, that can be produced at large scale in a very short time. that will be important also for the rest of the work when we want to be actually made, not only europe and the rest, but for example, western biocon or africa. but the disadvantage is the storage. we need to refuse to create it technology. the member states of the european union are responsible for this and they have already, you know, the commission is reach out to them. and i guess we also need to have some of the member states because it is important that we not only have the vaccine, but also the chain either. why is it would not work mislead it in given these

events and the fact that the now unli had to sign a deal today is the e.u. at the back of the queue for those facts aims? no, no, we are in the same line then with united states and i guess the vaccine will be produced mainly in germany in 4 sites. and if it isn't, it is not possible to imagine that it will be delivered to us a process of words 1st. and as i sent that deal, it is done by treaty with the signed you're in the next hours, and then it will be delivered. and it's the same time to every part, not it has signed as a dealer. so we are not in the back of the queue. i guess we've got maybe slightly better to even then, for example, the u.k. or the united states because we negotiate very tough. all right, buy on tech and 5. have said there are no serious safety concerns in the trials of

the back same, but there's an obvious thing. this is very recent, scientific development is the a new concern about possible side effects becoming apparent as time goes on. yeah. so nothing can be completely excluded, but we have already a clinical trial with more than 40000 people. that's a lot. and given raeside effects would have been recorded snow. of course, the european medical agency brit checks the data and, but i'm optimistic. my own take is a serious company, and i don't think there was any fraud,, so it will be checked. but i don't expect problems there. then maybe in c., you're reading long term side effects. but this isn't 0 in either back since we see that side effects. also normally after some months. and that's why i think it's

responsible. it might see is that the data is correct, that it can be improved. because only yesterday in germany, $261.00 people died from over 1000. this is a huge number and. ready we were, we are, we're getting through a very hard time, other countries, even even worse time now. and that's why i think this, the theoretical side effects that the future cannot justify, that we don't get vaccine in the next months. or i paid speaking to us from brussels, thank you very much. thank you. well, they had to say, as we were just hearing, their finding of fact, same can be same in the race and surgeon, you covered cases, health care systems across europe have sounded the alarm with spikes in hospital admissions. and the number of numbers of people requiring intensive care units in italy. some people waiting at testing centers was so short of breath. they were given oxygen while still in their cars. and in france had they have been saying

rather recording the highest number of new cases in year at the winks. all correspondents seem a good to in rome. lisa lewis in paris and alexander phenomena in brussels are standing by. good morning to you all same in rome, where seeing dramatic pictures from italy are there fears that things might get out of control again there? well the concern is definitely growing. i mean, you just have to look at the daily inspections rates, as well as the number of deaths, unfortunately, as well as hospitalizations, as you mentioned. now in the last 24 oz, we saw some 35098 new infections and unfortunately 581000 deaths. now that's a significant jump from the day before, and it's the highest daily death toll since back in april 14th. and that was when the country was in a full lockdown. so the doctors associations here in italy are raising the alarm.

they're saying they're seeing an increase in hospitalizations, seeing an increase in missions into the intensive care units. the situation is critical and they want more restrictions put in place. but the scientists and the government, they're going to continue with targeted lockdowns targeting specific regions where they see a specific high increase in infections or particularly limited number of hospital occupancy. and they say that this method is working because they believe that there has been a slight de celebration in terms of the curve of inspections that continuing to monitor the situation and yet tightening their restrictions where required from today on what's 5 additional regions will be put in the so-called orange zone and that means nobody can enter or leave those regions and bars and restaurants will be shut. they're also looking to increase the rate restrictions in another 5 each and

including the regional companionway neighborhoods, including it is included in the experts say they're not ruling out for the moment, further restrictions, but they don't want a national lockdown. the question remains how long that will last. yeah, course optimism tight who want to get to paris with life, from his record of the highest daily infection numbers in europe. how are they coping there? well, france isn't post one of europe's strict lockdowns. i'm allowed out in our day and within a radius of one kilometer around where i live. however, this time around, compared to the 1st look down here in earlier this year, more shops are counting as essential and staying open. and most of the country's industry is still up and running. nevertheless, this new lockdown has managed to slow down the spread of the epidemic. and some people are hoping that the government might actually lose in restrictions later

this week. that seems unlikely at this stage though, because government officials have been saying that the peak of the epidemic is still ahead of us and interior minister downer monologist told his police forces to better control, to carry out more controls in france to make sure that people here are actually respecting the rules of the lockdown right now to alexander phenomena in brussels. alex, belgium, hospitals are on the brink of collapse. what's the situation? well actually, overall, the situation seems to be improving. to say there are quite confident of that. the 2nd wave of coronavirus hospital admissions has peaked already, the number of new hospitalizations is going down, as well as the number of new infections per day. however, in this context, we have to say that we are also seeing less testing. and we also have to say that still there is a lot of pressure on intensive care units,

and the number of people being treated there is, is going up. so a prime minister has already announced citizens, people here in belgium have to be prepared for long term measures. the government is sitting together of with experts this friday again, but we don't expect that the partial lockdown will be lifted soon. all right, well, and we've got a phenomenal brussels finishing their thanks to all 3 of you. belgium has one of the world's highest covert 19 death rates. a sharp rise in new cases has forced the government to reimpose a partial lockdown and its data correspondent, teri schultz reports from brussels. the rules are being rigorously enforced. time's up for coronavirus rule breakers in belgium. the warnings didn't work to convince people to wear masks, limit gatherings, to 4 people and obey the evening curfew. so the next step is strict enforcement by police inspectors,

like emily chua and castor. they've become the belgian authorities, last line of defense against the sky. high infection rate, their weapon, a 250 euro, fine people must go in for their orders are to accept few excuses when they get up by us through is that where he's most real person. there's a lot of money coming to us. look, everybody knows the same for everyone else. not for us to use. able to bait or not tell their business their business is to make sure that what the prime minister has called the last chance to get control of the virus isn't wasted. the fear of having it take it, having a fine is just going to stop. some people from committing infractions of course, and then we hope that we aren't forcing or indeed stepping to disease. there's one

area where officers are being more tolerant now than during the 1st wave of the pandemic. that's for people who can't stay home because they don't have one. during the last lockdown, many of them received fines. plain clothes officer chris founder, how to is in a special police unit designed to help get people off the streets. he and his colleagues asked the corona patrols to take it easy on the homeless this time around the ideal scenario that would be that we have place and shelter for everybody. but we're not in that situation for the moment. we have to be a little bit flexible for those people. more working like sense and sensible eyes, them to, to wear the mask, to keep than distance. but they're part of the street. so they're in the streets as a last resort. those who must or want to stay outside can now get a document to show the police and avoid a penalty under how to agrees that for the rest of the population, the tough approach is unfortunately necessary. but when you have people who doesn't

want to listen and always make a demand, so in mistakes they mislead. for mistakes, you have to give them a fine, you know, they have to feel it somewhere. hundreds of those 250 euro infractions are still being issued every week according to the brussels police. on this night. however, by the 10 pm curfew downtown is deserted. the officers say they hope this means people finally comprehend just how bad the coun situation is. if they're through what's happening, really, persons or in hospitals, maybe people to get more seriously in this because although the government's strategy seems to be working, since they reinforced measures took effect, belgium is no longer in 1st place for the worst rate of new infections in europe. but take a look at some other developments in the pandemic. in the united states, the number of hospital patients with covert 9. tain, has reached an all time high of more than $60000.00. and

a confirmed infections are also running at record levels well over 100000 per day. already say nearly $400.00 inmates at a prison in panama have tested positive about 3 quarters of inmates are infected. and hong kong and singapore are establishing a travel bubble. one flight a day in each direction will be allowed between the 2 cities. late as have taken part in a virtual summit aimed at improving security following a spate of radical islamist terror attacks in france and austria. the summit was hosted by french president emmanuel might call their call for a swift and coordinated response. he also denounced what he described as the abuse of europe's asylum laws. french president emanuel told his fellow leaders, that threat of terrorism weighs on all of europe and the fight against islamist extremism. must be a joint effort to all our capitals. all of us who are here

together have now been affected and terrorism from paris to brussels, vienna trashed london, madrid, barcelona, copenhagen, stockholm niece vienna, and so many others is a european reality to which we must respond. and that is why we need a common coordinated and rapid response. the video summit set out the need to forge collective antiterrorism strategies. as a matter of urgency. and german chancellor angela merkel said europe's troubled shang and zone of control. free travel also needs swift reforms. just a week ago, a gunman who tried to join the so-called islamic state shocked at 4 victims in the heart of the austrian capital vienna. 3 people were stabbed to death in a church in the southern french city of nice. last month and 2 weeks earlier, a teacher was beheaded in a paris suburb. the attacks in both nice and vienna involved assailants who move

freely between schengen countries. you know what it is? prosecutors in germany are treating the recent stabbing of a man in the eastern city of dresden as an islamist murder. german chancellor angela merkel echoed other european leaders and stressing the importance of border controls. this 3 needs an urgent is that we know not only who wins has, but also who leaves the area. and we must also have this information from those countries which we have visa, free travel with. that's why the european travel information system being launched in 2023 is very important, not new. it's a miracle insists the security measures are not about a confrontation between islam and christianity. but about society having to confront terrorism and contempt for democracy and 2nd about some of the news

stories making news this hour. hong kong's government has disqualified for pro-democracy, will make his chief executive carry them announce the decision which came minutes after the chinese palma passed a resolution allowing her to expel legislators without having to go through the courts. beijing says hong kong could oust will make as who endangered national security. russia is sending 2000 pace cases to the disputed territory of nagorno-karabakh to enforce a cease fire between azerbaijan and armenia. at least a 1000 people have been killed since the longstanding conflict between the 2 former soviet republics flared up again in september. on the beach police in australia have broken up a global online child exploitation network. the investigation has resulted in more than a dozen arrests in australia in the united states. the alleged offenses include producing or sharing child abuse material, victims range in age from 16 months to 15 years old.

peru has sworn in a new president just a day after congress ousted his predecessor over corruption allegations, former head of congress. manuel merino will serve the remainder of the current presidential term, which ends in july, next year. the change has been met with protests and distrust by many peruvians who see president mom's car as removal as an overt grab for power. the new leader brady to take on the mantle of power. in manuel arturo murder, you know de lima, swear by god. by the country and by all, peruvians that i will cite fully exorcised the office of president of the republic . but outside the congress in the capital, lima. people do not believe in him. manuel

merino is peru's 3rd president in just 4 years. the former congress has taken over the top job at the height of the pandemic and a crippling economic recession. many peruvians fear that the change will only lead to more instability. that really, it's terrible, it's a coup. what they are doing with the old president should continue in office because the 2nd wave is coming. this should not be happening. congress should not be doing this. it's all wrong. just a day ago, congress diverted to oust the former president. martin. this car is accused of taking bribes for public work on tracks, but has that night any wrongdoing he has not been charged and investigations are ongoing. and i want the money not actually that i will not take any legal action. i

am leaving the government palace as i entered it, 2 years and 8 months ago. with my head held high, thousands took to the streets to protest against his car. his removal clashing with police as they called for the sacked leader to finish his term like sport now. and germany's footballers are back in play later with a friendly match against the czech republic, with an eye to easing the strain on players. during the pandemic coach, joachim nerve has named an extra large squad, but the talk is mostly about the stars who have not been called up. another bout of international fixtures for germany, coach you are, can learn, but this time it feels a bit different. he has been forced to call up on cap trio ridley back to felix and philip max for the friendly with the chicks in live. see so much football has been concertina into a short space of time of late because of coronavirus delays. germany players from

the likes of by and munich are therefore being rested, but will return for saturday's nations league game with ukraine. you lose your kimmie. he is one notable exception. his injury and buy ins win at dortmund in the bond as leader at the weekend means he is out until january, national and international coaches are worried about the stresses being placed on players. for the those people who are responsible for the schedules. he says, you know where they have to put their heads together and make decisions for the future. this isn't feasible in the short term. probably not in the medium or long term that's to get a calendar is simply to fall. and the players have to bear the consequences. a lot of things are played out on the players' backs. health is supposed to be the most important thing. and that is not the case at the moment when it's sort of also has to contend with a survey. this week saying the interest of germans in their national team is

dwindling. one way to possibly arrest the slide might be to bring back banished 2014 world cup winners. jerome bulleting, thomas miller and mats hummels. all mario good sir. who is impress? it's escaping the blunders league. it's a place the p.s.v. eindhoven in the netherlands. but despite needing a bigger squad, has resisted widespread calls for their return. the clock is ticking. lurve needs these weary players to make germany fall in love with his team again. what date of any news live from berlin is a reminder of our top story. european commission president doesn't have on the line is set to sign a deal for europe to secure a 300000000 doses of a possible corona. virus vaccine. the makers say the drug is more than 90 percent effective at preventing covenanting in the back saying has been developed by germany's pantech and pfizer of the u.s. . we'll have more news at the top of the hour,

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