Edgars Rinkevics, the former foreign minister of Latvia, has become the first openly gay head of state in the European Union. He was sworn in as the country's new president and vowed to fight for inclusion and equality. Rinkevics, who served as foreign minister from 2011 until his resignation, has been a vocal supporter of gender-neutral civil unions. In his inaugural address, he emphasized the importance of respecting and protecting the rights of every person in Latvia. He also expressed his commitment to strong NATO and EU alliances and support for Ukraine's struggle for freedom.

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