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The future US President Joe Biden has largely put together his government team.
The US Democrat relies on trusted, experienced employees from his time as Vice President of Barack Obama - and on the integration of women and minorities.
Biden's declared goal is to have "the most diverse cabinet" in United States history.
An overview:
State Department: Antony Blinken
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With the former Deputy Foreign Minister Antony Blinken, Biden will make a long-time confidante head of the "State Department".
The 58-year-old is considered pro-European and is a staunch supporter of multilateralism.
He was one of the architects of the international nuclear agreement with Iran, which Donald Trump terminated in May 2018.
He also wants to revive the alliances with allies that were affected under Trump.
Department of Defense: Lloyd Austin
Lloyd Austin
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Retired four-star General Lloyd Austin is slated to become Secretary of Defense as the first black man in US history.
However, there is criticism of the 67-year-old's nomination: The former commander of the US military command Centcom left the armed forces only in 2016.
Former officers are actually not allowed to take over the top of the Pentagon until seven years after their retirement.
This is to ensure a civilian leadership of the Ministry of Defense.
Treasury Department: Janet Yellen
Janet Yellen
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Former Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen is said to be the first woman in US history to head the powerful Treasury Department.
The 74-year-old made history in 2014 when she became the first woman to head the Fed.
She advocated a loose monetary policy there in order to promote economic growth and employment.
Ministry of Homeland Security: Alejandro Mayorkas
Alejandro Mayorkas
Source: AP / Carolyn Kaster
Alejandro Mayorkas, who was born in Cuba, will be the first Latino to head the Ministry of Homeland Security, which is responsible for immigration, among other things.
Under the Democratic ex-President Obama, the 61-year-old was already Vice Secretary of Homeland Security.
Ministry of Health: Xavier Becerra
Xavier Becerra
Source: AP / Rich Pedroncelli
Health Minister-designate Xavier Becerra is also a Latino.
The current attorney general of the most populous state of California will play a key role as Minister of Health in the fight against the corona pandemic.
The 62-year-old has been a key defender of Obama's health care reform over the years.
Department of Transportation: Pete Buttigieg
Pete Buttigieg
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In the Democratic primary campaign, the hitherto largely unknown Pete Buttigieg caused a sensation - and was a rival of Biden.
Now the 39-year-old is to head the Ministry of Transport.
The Democratic Party's young hope would be the first openly homosexual minister in US history.
Ministry of Commerce: Gina Raimondo
Gina Raimondo's area of responsibility as future trade minister would include the trade disputes with China and the regulation of large Internet companies.
The 49-year-old has proven herself as governor of the east coast state of Rhode Island since 2015.
Department of Justice: Merrick Garland
In Merrick Garland, Biden has nominated an experienced judge for the Justice Department.
The 68-year-old has been working on a federal appeals court in Washington and does not belong to any political party.
In 2016, the Republicans denied him his appointment to the US Supreme Court.
Home Office: Deb Haaland
Deb Haaland
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Deb Haaland is slated to become the first female indigenous minister in US history.
The 60-year-old MP comes from the southern state of New Mexico and belongs to the Laguna Pueblo tribe.
White House Chief of Staff: Ron Klain
In mid-November, Biden appointed his long-term confidante Ron Klain as Chief of Staff in the White House - comparable to the head of the Chancellery in Germany.
The 59-year-old lawyer worked for the Democrats back in the 1980s and became Chief of Staff to then Vice-President Biden in 2009.
National Security Advisor: Jake Sullivan
The 44-year-old Jake Sullivan is set to become Biden's National Security Advisor, one of the most important positions in the White House.
Sullivan was Biden's security advisor when he was Vice President.
He later worked under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
CIA chief: William Burns
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Former diplomat William Burns is said to head the CIA's foreign intelligence service.
The 64-year-old served as Vice Secretary of State under Obama.
Climate protection officer: John Kerry
Former Secretary of State John Kerry becomes the President's Special Envoy for Climate Change - and as such a member of the National Security Council.
The 77-year-old was Obama's foreign minister between 2013 and 2017 and thus also the US chief diplomat when the Paris climate protection agreement was signed at the end of 2015.