this is the w.'s, live from berlin tonight, the transition of power where u.s., president elect joe biden announces his 1st, crucial cabinet choices. it's a team that reflects the fact that america is back ready to lead the world. not retreat from it. joe biden is moving quickly to fill all key positions in his administration. now that don't trump has finally stopped blocking the transition also coming up germany i.z. stricter lockdown ahead of christmas regional leaders have reportedly reached consensus on

a new measures aimed at slowing the surge in new cases of covert 19th. also on the show, activists should use evidence that hungary is misusing pandemic phones. we'll take you to budapest to meet the critics fighting, to call out corruption at the highest levels. plus a story of trauma in triumph in colombia. a former child soldier who was wounded in a bomb blast is now a champion cyclist with his eyes on glory in the upcoming paralympic games. i'm off to our viewers. joining us on p.b.s. in the united states into all of you around the world, welcome america is strongest when it works with its allies. those were the words of u.s. president elect joe biden earlier today as he introduced some of the people that he wants on his new cabinet. the transition to

a biden white house is picking up speed after president trump cleared the way for a transfer of power. joe biden says that his new team will lead by example. it's a team that will keep our country and our people safe and secure. it's a team that reflects the fact that america is back ready to lead the world. not retreat from it. once again, sit at the head of the table, ready to confront our adversaries, and not reject our allies ready to stand up for our values. in fact, in calls from world leaders and i've had about 18 to 20 so far, i'm not sure the exact number in the weeks since we won the election. i've been struck by how much they're looking forward to the united states. reassert its historic role as a global leader both in the pacific as well as in the and when and all across the world. when biden then went on to introduce his national security team,

underlining their years and decades of experience, he said that diplomacy and multi-lateralism are back in u.s. foreign policy and former secretary of state john kerry. he will be taking on a new post as a special envoy for the climate in for sizing. biden's commitment to fighting global warming. kerry says the u.s. will be returning to the paris climate agreement, but he added that paris alone is not enough. veteran diplomat, tony blinken has been nominated for u.s. secretary of state and said that he will rebuild morale and trust in the u.s. state department. blinken pledge to pursue cooperation around the world. that's what america represents. all right, let's talk about some of these decisions now and go to washington and talk with our correspondents define simons, good evening to you is deaf and so the names and faces we saw today were familiar to most people. what do you make of that?

you know, they are familiar because those people nominated by the pick by president elect joe biden are around there in the business for decades. most of them are means they come with a heavy lot of experience and with a full roll of desk of contexts. for example, lincoln, as you said, this man is known around the world in capitals around the world, in the foreign ministries around the world. because he has been deputy secretary of state in the obama administration, national security advisor in the obama administration. and so on the list, i could go the list on all those big see are people who are so to speak, the counter program to what we had or what many say we had under president donald trump and in his administration experience diversity and a vision to bring america back, wade wallace in terms of in terms of cooperation and diplomacy around the world.

you know, tony blinken, the designated secretary of state. he stressed today that america needs to serve with humility and confidence. take a listen to what he said, you know, because as the president elect said, we can't solve all the world's problems alone. we need to be working with other countries. we need their cooperation. we need their partnership. but also confidence. because america, at its best, still has a greater ability than any other country on earth to bring others together to meet the challenges of our time. she said when we know it is demanded that biden wants to restore american foreign policy. what about american domestic policy? this cabinet is diverse, which biden promised it would be. is this the tool needed to unite a very divided country? well, the biden campaign, the democrats and their future president elect,

definitely think so, and there's many out there who say this is the only way they keep this in mind. the context is that a lot of political observers, a lot of experts, a lot of people coming out all 4 years off donald trump and donald trump administration policies. and those are borderline isolationists and america 1st. now having said that internally as well as externally, i don't think that the biden restoration will go not america 1st, but there is a, it's process. how do you, how do you put america? and american interests as they should do as an american administration? and how do you put those 1st, but don't be the elephant of the bully in the china shop. that is what biden tries to do here, internally, domestically, as well as with his picks for international policies. and we know that there's been really, there's been good, you know, good reception to blink and as the does in the u.s.

secretary of state, what about within the united states in terms of these cabinet picks? what's been the reaction depends on where you look at. i have a little example for you. of course there is progress in democratic and of the of the of the party line says this is all wonderful internationally, that might be also the case. but a little example the, a marco rubio, republican senator from florida. i quote, in a tweet, biden's cabinet speaks, went to the ivy league. schools have strong resumes, attend all the right conferences and will be polite and orderly characters, caretakers of america's decline. i support america, greatness and i have no interest in returning to the normal that left us dependent on china. there you go, mark rubio, republican senator, do not forget. there is a senate race going on in georgia, new senate seats, if democrats manage to win those, it doesn't really matter what mr. rubio, things. if the republicans hold onto these seats,

then they have the majority in the senate, and they can make any nomination, any approval of any nominee? very, very difficult. that's right. politicians say a lot. what motivates them to say a lot is usually the real story, stefan's, i'm in washington. i just have fun. thank you. well here in germany, leaders of the country 16 states have reportedly agreed on new coronavirus measures that will go in effect in december and last into the new year. and that's after german chancellor angela merkel met with resistance last week in her bid to toughen some aspects of the country's partial walked out of the new measures agreed to we were told include extending germany's current shutdown targeting hotels, restaurants, gyms, tight restrictions on socializing will also remain in place, but exceptions will be made. we understand. for the christmas holidays, the pressure is on for the german government to ease restrictions for the most

important time of the year. for many christmas celebrations. right, no balance, john diamond marked square would usually be packed with people and show you the christmas market. it's been canceled. people will be allowed to gather at home for christmas, but in smaller groups, many accept the reality. this year is different. there's going to be naturally some of the position. it's national, it's going to happen, but it is what it is. you know it's, there's no policy that's ever going to be 100 percent approved. i believe in god. i don't understand why restriction would be eased for christmas. perhaps one should stick to them, but i also see what happens with people when they are lonely and unhappy. so i can't say much about it, but i just talk about it because i also see how it is in hospitals. that's where i work. yes, it's sad not to celebrate christmas as usual, but how else the measures taken are important and necessary and does always skype,

so is c. . the decision on christmas is expected to become family wednesday. following talks between state premiers and chancellor angela merkel. the overall situation remains critical. as you have high expectations as a parliament group, until now we have begun to see a short trend of figures in terms of inspections, which means the exponential growth could be stopped. but that's not enough. we need lower figures, especially for christmas. i meet inside christmas isn't the only separation that's on the line. many say that the much loved tradition of new year's eve, fireworks needs to be reined in, but a nationwide ban on fireworks sales does not appear to be on the cards. for more now, let's go to our political correspondent braunstein. even see you. now we understand that these new restrictions will not be in effect for the christmas holiday. the virus doesn't know that it's going to be christmas,

december 25th. so how does the german government justify this exception? yes, and even you might say the virus will be happy for people to sit to cry together in large groups laughing and said a bright thing and coming closer to each other. i think what the german government is doing, in the sense is a kind of carrot and stick policy. it's trying to tell the public that if people stick to these stricter rules that ought to be imposed, probably will be agreed on most probably on wednesday. if they stick to these rules until just before christmas a couple of days before christmas, then they can be rewarded. in a sense, by a more or less normal christmas christmas gatherings of 10 people being talked about children not included at the moment that could possibly be permitted. and under those circumstances, people should not be afraid of being learnedly, during christmas or having to be in isolation. adverse most time,

which in germany is the most important family festival of the year. at the same time, it's very clear that although people tend to accept such further restrictions, the numbers in germany have not gone down as much as had been hooked. they have the growth has stopped in a sense their through the curve has been flattened, flattened to and to a kind of plateau of the curve at a very, very high level, a level that is still critical for many hospitals. so the numbers have to go down. the measures have to become stricter and people have to follow them. in homs, we've heard that despite these stricter measures, the politicians have reportedly agreed that schools should remain open. what are you hearing about them? yes, indeed, that has been one of the most intensely discussed aspects of public life. schools are to remain open that if at all possible. but there is some discussion about how much of the infections are transmitted at school or around schools. and so the

leaders of the various federal states appear to have agreed that the mosques will be, have to be worn in schools much more extensively than has been the case at the moment . there is also talk about making shutting down schools somewhat earlier before christmas for the normal christmas holidays. so that there is a kind of quiet period to just before christmas that people can infect themselves at school. and there's some talk about changing the way that schooling is done. changing between school and home, schooling and schooling obstacle itself. so schools will remain open, but it seems very likely that some measures will be taken to prevent infections at schools. read our political correspondent, broad's on. thank you. well, as we heard, the leaders are debating some limited school closures for christmas. there is still

broad agreement, however that schools should remain open that does not change the fact that some students and teachers are getting sick. a hybrid model that combines remote and on site learning could be a possible solution, but are schools prepared for that? w. visited a berlin school to find out what this politics class is still happening in person today in a proper classroom. but the teacher says she could start teaching the subject online tomorrow. students already have much of their class work online, like this quiz on climate change. their parlin school has the technology to do hybrid learning, partly in class, partly at home. but we worked hard on it during lockdown. we had months to discuss the different ways we can reimagine learning with the help of new technology. it's no wonder it would be better for all of us time right now. there's a very tense atmosphere here,

and i'm sure that's made even worse by uncertain days afterward. written exercises could again go digital like during the lockdown in early 2020. really care actually we did it last term and i got used to it and spanish as you know this and i think it's gotten easier now. i already know what i have to do so i can learn from what i did wrong. the last time when i didn't get that much done, now i'd try a lot harder. i know how it is with the grading and everything. some students are already doing their school work from home. if they or their parents are at high risk for complications from covert, 19, their teachers hold classes via video link. the school's principal says the whole

class can easily switch to online instruction. is it good? well prepared. we developed an educational concept and we would like to do the responsible thing and finally put it into practice. now. as the school used to lockdown earlier this year to try out and test digital platforms and train the staff. official policy is to keep in class teaching going as long as possible. germany's federal states are responsible for educational policy and have agreed to do this. aiming to leave no child behind. but the teachers here believe they're in a better position to decide which students can study from home and which would benefit more from coming to school. death. i believe that's the decisive factor and the key to success. i know the students i

deal with, i know who can't work from home and who should be here. we're keeping an eye on that. we know this very well. the authorities should have confidence that we can do this. that's what the teachers at this school have taken the initiative to prepare for hybrid learning. now it wants to put all of that preparation into practice. well, while germany may be tightening its coronavirus restrictions, france is doing the opposite. french president emanuel saying the peak of the 2nd, coronavirus wave in france is now over in a televised address to the easing of regulations on public life. shops and movie theaters and museums will gradually reopen and families will be allowed to observe christmas together. large gatherings of people will remain are those good or correspondent lisa louise in paris going to be,

do you like life will almost return to normal for people in france? is that the case? well, not really. actually, the lockdown will stay in place even if from this saturday on life will get a bit easier. shops will open and people will be allowed to work around their home where they live or go for a jog for 3 hours and in a radius of 20 kilometers, as opposed to one kilometer one hour right now. but the lockdown will instead, will stay in place at least until the 15th of december, which will be, should be the next step. if the situation improves. further, by that time then fear, churches and cinemas will reopen and the lockdown will end and will be replaced by a curfew. the president said that that curfew would be in place from 9 o'clock at night on to 7 o'clock in the morning, except for on the 24th and the 31st of december. and then we will reach the

3rd step, really in general. and in general, on the 20th of january and only by then restaurant owners and maybe also bar owners, that's not really clear. and other businesses can actually hope that they will be allowed to open again. and that might also mean the end of the curfew. but that's not confirmed just yet, and there's, i'm wondering how much pressure was emmanuel michael on these restrictions? well, there was a lot of pressure from people who were getting really impatient with the government, with the situation in general. you know, according to a recent poll, 70 percent agreed that that lockdown should be in place. but 60 percent of the french also said that they actually broke one of the rules in november as opposed to, you know, 30 percent in the 1st lockdown. so it seems that the french are getting more and

more impatient. obviously there was also a lot of pushback from a position parties who didn't agree with the government's government and government's method. and also obviously from business. and you know, some of the business owners shop owners will die to be happier, but restaurant and bar owners are not happy at all. here on the story. lisa, thank you. well here in the european union, hungary in poland are refusing to create us 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 wards of the government for a lot of hungary. and it's the only side of the argument that they hear collaborate . yo 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 works for the hungry and civil liberties union. the n.-g. o. recently published a report showing how the pandemic 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 that's another concern on top of the fact that they were wired at an inflated price in the us. or you're just because i got this man's mission is to uncover corruption at the highest level and to call it out because had,

has he is an independent member of the hunger in parliament. he tells me that all bans government is plagued by corruption and that it's high time for the you to take action volumnia more door and ask some how this has to be resolved. the government cannot continue to steal or spend your funds uncontrolled or uses this money to pay his piece. this is how he maintains this fraudulent system, not to order events, but to victor all been deflected and criticism and is challenging the u.s. 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 think should it for political reasons. but the country's civil society and opposition hope for the e.u. to stand its ground. they fear backing down now would embolden big to oban and

encourage other populous in e.u. out. to join them is a club radio hoping for international support. and they are determined to continue their work, if necessary, by streaming their shows. the internet. that however, would mean a much smaller audience. colombia has produced some top level cyclists, but none of them have a story like one close a floor. almost a decade ago, florian lost both of his forearms, his right leg, and his wife. in a bomb attack on his family home after years of rehabilitation, he's now going for gold at next year's tokyo paralympics. when jose florian never imagined himself as an athlete, and least of all, as a cyclist swimming is his favorite sport. the military was his choice of career. will that change though? when he was forcibly recruited as a child soldier by colombia's fark rebels, he eventually managed to escape to the army,

but not the reach of the rebels who'd been extorted in his mother. this is the sportswear, an explosive device caused me to lose parts of my 40. this is where it lost my arms, my right leg. this is where i lost the vision in my right eye. here they destroyed me in a single moment. they destroyed me, but i was born again. lorianne was in a coma for 12 days and needed years of rehabilitation. realizing he had more chances, a cyclist than as a swimmer, he had a bike adapted by engineers. they made him carbon fiber supports for the stumps of his elbows the knee. he changes gears with his chin on a pad on the handlebars, and he breaks with his thigh. when i dream of being the paralympic champion, the world champion and the world cup champion, that's the biggest ambition i have. so that's why i train and push myself every day

. lorianne says none of it would be possible without the support of his family. his wife, angie is his carer and she's also his coach. my family represents that my engine, they're my life. they're my willpower. they're my strength. they're the support. i need to get up in the morning. the centerpiece of the family living room is what the family call the tree of try and it's made by florian's older brother. it's already pretty crowded, but no doubt there'd be room for one more matter. the biggest achievement of the moment. and we think he's already won the go. don't forget, you can always get the w. news on the go. just download our app from google play. it will from the store that will give you access to all the latest news from around the world as well as push notifications for any breaking news. and if you're part of a news story,

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