Latvia's Pro-Ukraine Foreign Minister Becomes First Openly Gay President
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Edgars Rinkevics has become the European Union's first openly gay head of state as he was sworn in as the president of Latvia. Rinkevics, who came out in 2014 while serving as foreign minister, was elected by parliament in May. In his inauguration speech, he expressed his commitment to creating a modern and inclusive Latvia.
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