Believing in Multilateral International organizations, the kind of International Order that the europeans would like to retain. But i think in europe, many people have believed that this election was really open. Many were afraid think that the polarization and the infighting between trump and biden, and the insistence of the trial team that he has won the election well, actually result in 2 more protests, damage the american democracy that isnt possibly not as likely as before. Nobody has considered the transition, but recently, weve heard a lot about how europe needs to do more on the global stage, but it could it now be just as easy for the u. S. The e. U. To sit back and wait for the u. S. To take the lead again. I think this is, this is no longer the case and people in europe have understood that america might be a great partner where the president wants it, but this is not a really, really reliable option to bank on i think the europeans have understood that they must do more if they want to, when the retain their own place on the worlds world. Seeing this is true for nato, i think, as obama did biden, will also demand more defense spending and smarter defense spending from, from the europeans, but not as obnoxious as the whole. Trump did. It will be true for other us because passionately when looking at china, that america demands more engagement and more to me, nation, also, europeans. And this is a very tricky issue because many europeans see themselves or european states see themselves very, very much attracted to the chinese market. So to find a balanced approach is something that the europeans have to do. So there is a homework to do also. And in the area of trade and technology where both sides are now looking for low hanging fruit and quick quick areas where cooperation can be reinstalled. But there are many problems looming by that has also revealed his National Security nominees. And so theres some veteran diplomats among them. What does that say about his approach to Foreign Policy . You think, i think this is a clear sign that he wants to, to have a more traditional oh, wait and in Foreign Policy, with partners with alliances, building up american credibility as a leader in world affairs. But this doesnt mean traditional in the sense that he doesnt think of new ideas to have john kerry, as representative for climate policies. I think there is something, you know, an opportunity that will appeal to the europeans very much. And it shows that with the clear hunger of the positioning of a strong figure in the United Nations that he wants to, to come back to an international of the console. The model problems of the problems of the day with means and then to get them off the German Council of foreign relations. Thank you. How easily joe biden can push through his agenda as president could come down to the u. S. State of georgia to runoff elections in january. That will decide if the democrats or the republicans get control of the u. S. Senate. You know, he was Washington Bureau chief, he has poured, visited one small town in georgia to examine their political divide more closely in the heart of one of the most divided counties in georgia. Nice, a town minutes with half of its population is white and 48 percent. Disaffection. American, in an antique shop in downtown, we 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, fought to keep slavery. Some elements of that time still seem relevant to shop owner larry hughson, who 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 now, and i dont think the republicans and the democrats are going to maybe own level play and fail. 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 an american president 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 teak 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 tells 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 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. And here are some of the other stories making headlines. This hour a Turkish Court has resumed the trial in absentia off 20. Saudi officials accused of murdering dissidents, saudi journalists to mark a shock sheet. Vocal critic of saudi arabias crown prince was last seen entering the saudi consulate in istanbul and 2018 riyadhs denies involvement planning to show shes killing on a coast road operation. The un has expressed concerns over the safety of civilians and ethiopias. Take raija as thousands continue to flee. The area after 3 weeks of intense fighting is opium. Military, unstick Ground Forces have both claimed vances in the past day. Its not yet been possible to verify the sides claims. Clashes have broken out between antigovernment demonstrators and Security Forces in chillers capital santiago protesters were angered by government efforts to block an opposition bill and allowing citizens to draw more money from private pensions. The government has called the bill unconstitutionally. Germanys government is optimistic that the country might begin vaccinating before people before the end of this year. But in the meantime, leaders are eyeing an extension of the current partial shutdown. His numbers have plateaued since a limited lockdown began, but remained high, rising by over 13000 in the past 24 hours. Following a meeting of the leaders of germanys 16 states, a draft proposal suggest extending current restrictions until at least december 25th, a potential relaxation over the holiday period. A final decision will be made at a meeting with chancellor Angela Merkel on wednesday. Lets bring in obvious Political Correspondent emma lots of good news on the vaccine front. What sort of strategy is germanys government preparing . Well, and a 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 all the time production increases. Theres a 2 phases to t. G. During their 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, was the vaccine will be more broadly available and the general public will have access to 8. And a vaccine will also be available not only in those centers, but does so have medical practices just like any other vaccine miss is will meet every 2 weeks, not to discuss the measures, but christmas is just around the corner. Has there been any news on restrictions over the holiday period . Yes, they premiers agreed on monday evening to extend the current measures. And to this send out a 20 is im going to america had 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 the state premiers as well. Now on wednesday, we could see tougher measures being adopted for the coming months, such as more restrictions when it comes to socializing. 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 both before and after to celebrations. And the keeping schools and kinda guards on seems to be a priority at the moment. Whys that . Well, the government made clear very early on the dream, this plan, they mean that he wanted schools to remain open when possible, but at 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 wiring of schools quarantine that for example, a mandatory mosque in schools has been a very controversial measures so far we can see becoming a rule. You know, we, as we, as more than 50 cases, 400000 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. Im a nurse. Political correspondent is a look at some of the other developments in the pandemic. The European Union says it has reached a deal with u. S. Biotech firm for the supply of up to 160000000 doses of its covert, 19 bax intended it. The deal will be formally approved on wednesday. Sweden has introduced a set of new measures to contain their up, its growth of new infections. Public gatherings are now limited to 8 people. Sweden adopted a less stringent program to fight the virus than many of its neighbors in europe. But i says it will close some factories of the worlds biggest rubber glove become more than 2000 of its workers. Tested positive for covert 90, hungary and poland. To hold outs and stalled negotiations on in the u. Budget and 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 opens government is rife with corruption. In some cases involving e. U. Funds, but these dissenting voices, fear they could soon 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 clop. 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 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 thats another concern on top of the fact that they were wired at an inflated price in the us. Or youre just because i got this mans mission is to uncover corruption at the highest level and to call it out because 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 you to take action. Volumnia more dorner. 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 viktor orban deflects any 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. The hunger we have in 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 big to oban and encourage other populists in the year out. 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 xander phenomenon filed this report and joins us now from brussels. Summer 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 back down. Its important now to act. However, we also have to say that for the European Union, it is important to, to build a political consensus. There are many areas that require all the e. U. Members to be on board that require unanimity approval. When you deal with the budget, when you deal with foreign porus policy issues and actually now all eyes are on merkel, germany holds the European Council president c. And will talk to hungry, hungry Prime Minister all down to his polish colleagues to, to try to solve this crisis, you mentioned the unanimous need for you, none of the decisions could be on the e. U. Member states. Go ahead and at least get the Coronavirus Aid Fund on track by themselves. Yes, actually they could do this according to the e. U. Treaty. Is it possible for a certain number of e. U. Members to say, now we are moving forward by and hands corporation. The best example for that is the euro, the european currency, not every e. U. Member fulfill state conditions to have the euro. So the new members could say ok, we are going, were moving forward with the Recovery Fund and hungry can think about it and then join us later this hour for diplomacy, isnt it . If the e. U. Reacts to harshly some say to drive into putins arms or do you think well, it is certainly a possibility on the hour hand, we have to say that hungry has been profiting for from its membership has been receiving billions of e. U. Funds. And its of course important to still continue to receive them. So that is why there are more and more voices saying now its important to stand its ground. And its important to take a stand here. Thank you. Or some of the nominees in brussels. A Chinese Rocket is on its way to the moon with a mission to bring back rock samples to us. Its the 1st attempt by any nation to, retrieve lunar samples. Since the 1970 s. , china has bought billions into its Space Program and the probes mission is also a chance to show global competitors just how advanced its become. But this is a launch is a milestone for china, a spacecraft. That symbolizes the countrys technological prowess, and its military might. The unmanned rocket blasted off early on tuesday morning, local time from high in an island in the south of destination. The moon. And you want to have a young woman who was in the Aerospace ControlCenter Reports that the long march 5 rocket lifted off. Normally in the chuang, a 5 spacecraft has entered orbit as planned. I can now announce that the launch mission of long much 5 has been completed successfully far from all over the government, imo. The chuang of 5 rocket is made up of several components. One is the land which will dig for rocks and soil. These materials will then be transferred into the return capsule for the journey back to protocol to haul. Our current Lunar Program consists of 3 phases, overseeing landing and returning the chuang. A 5 will carry out the 3rd phase, bringing moon softballs back to earth that we hope this will be a success. Was a good your mind that you hope. If successful, it would be the 1st time in 4 decades. That material has been brought back from the moon. Chinas space ambitions are no secret and have been growing for years. In 2003, its a kid, a major breakthrough when it became the 3rd country in the world to send a human into space. 10 years later, china hit another milestone successfully landing an unpiloted spacecraft on the moon. It was the 1st soft landing since the soviet Union Success in 1976. More chinese cheers in january 2900, and the global 1st alluna pro. Touching down on the far side of the moon, boosting chinas space ambitions must also end its sights. This year, beijing launched an unmanned probe to the planet. In july, it put the final satellite into orbit for its chinese navigation system. The countrys rival to us owned g. P. S. But this Lunar Mission to bring back material from the moon is one of chinas most ambitious to date. And one that beijing is determined will be another success. Football news now in the Champions League top european clubs face off later today, among the fixtures. Daughter wont take on bruges, live in paris for the 2 german sides and play on tuesday. Youth is taking the spotlight fresh from becoming the bundesliga youngest ever player on saturday, used to from a coco faces the prospects of breaking the same record in the Champions League. He only turned 16 on friday and would set a record unlikely ever to be beaten. But speaking on monday, dortmund coach lucien favela refused to be drawn on whether the youngster would make his next record breaking debut in the match against bruges, says its hard to speak about this all to give a straight answer. We will have to see in training. We have so many options up front, so we will have to wait and see for a few years ago like 6 you, youre not, goes man became the youngest coach in Champions League history. And in coaching terms is still a Spring Chicken at age 33. He too has put faith in youth, only 2 clubs in the competition, a field of younger teams, the novels munda season. But hes already wary of the pressures of top level football. To cut a few pressure is a lot about whats in the heads of the players before the game and as much discussed and talked about. But once the game starts, it isnt just the pressure that is the deciding factor. Of course, theres always a lot of it in the Champions League as there arent that many matches in the group phase. So every game is crucial. Every game comes with a certain pressure, but it isnt that different to the bundesliga. Leipsic will face a tough time away to power resounds aima, and noddles money is unlikely to risk starting any debut tones in this crucial fixture. It watching. The news is a reminder of the top story were following for you. The u. S. Government has agreed to begin the president ial transition for joe biden. The ministration had delayed the handover process for 3 weeks over allegations of a photo from coming up next in a d. W. News asia more on Chinas Mission to the moon. Interfaith couples in india, so religion can be an important when it comes to marriage and to booze, shown the door in south korea as women pick a profession known to be a mans, to my dearest friend. And she will have these stories and a lot more for you office writes more world news with our account, the top of the hour. In the meantime, theres always a website called get out of the us. Thats for sure we know this is a scary time for the coronavirus is changing the world changing. So please take care of yourself. Good systems wash your hands. If you can stay at how were d. W. B. Here for you. We are working tirelessly to keep you informed on all of our platforms. And we are all in this to get. I am going to give them and will make it through to stay safe. Everybody stay safe room, stay safe. The priest in his face a sleep carefully dont be simply trying to get discovered to subscribe to a documentary on the new year. Mean . Yes. Yes. We can hear you and how the last 2 years german chancellor, when we bring you uncle a man called as youve never tried to have a surprise yourself with what is not supposed to is magical, really what moves and want also to talk to people who followed her along the way, admirers and critics alike now as the worlds most powerful woman, shake the public and join us from eccles last stop. Since this is coming up today, liftoff to the moon. China launches a vision to the moon that could make it only the 3rd country to bring back some pulls from its surface. We asked why the mission is important and whats driving chinas ambitious plans for space. Religion proves a stumbling block for many