ZIVERT Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 (edited) Congratulations to Edgars Rinkēvičs, who was elected President in Latvia today. A long-serving foreign minister in the Latvian government, Rinkēvičs is a strong supporter of the EU and NATO, as well as a solid ally to Ukraine as it defends itself from the Russian invasion. In 2014, he announced that he is "proudly gay," but keeps his personal life private. While other nations have had openly gay Prime Ministers and politicians serving in government, Latvia is the first nation to have an openly gay person serving in the role of President. Although the presidency is a largely symbolic role in Latvia, Rinkēvičs' election is still a big achievement for the LGBT+ community, especially if one considers that within this generation, Latvia was occupied by the Soviet Union and part of the Eastern Bloc. Since its independence in 1991, Latvia has been making great strides in abandoning its Soviet past and joining the Western world. Congratulations to Edgars Rinkēvičs and to Latvia! Edited May 31, 2023 by ZIVERT 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slayne Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Eastern Europe represent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniceBeach Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Es esmu tik lepns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Tētis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIVERT Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 Latvia's Eurovision renaissance is coming btw, you heard it here first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Femalien Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Lido lido, mans taureniti! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karla Cabello Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurem Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Come through, Latvia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyonceist Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Miss Rinkevics be slaying all them EU hoes okcurrrrrr the house down Latvian boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illia Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Wow this is amazing news Hopefully it's just a start for ex-Soviet countries to become more tolerant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted May 31, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 31, 2023 The extra funding for Eurovision secured 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosque Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Baltics Stop Slaying challenge [impossible] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Eyes Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 when will the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonedIvy Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Rinkevissaince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Witch Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Padam Padam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBC Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Eastern europe kinda stomped on western europe with this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headlock Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Legend E Posted May 31, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 31, 2023 Ciuto tuto, kingggg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apasionata Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 14 minutes ago, Legend E said: Ciuto tuto, kingggg! Wrong country 💀 — Lemme stream best Latvian-sung TUNE out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoine_ Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 This is so shocking and nice, also happening on Pride month💅🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIVERT Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 47 minutes ago, CBC said: Eastern europe kinda stomped on western europe with this one Eastern Europe lowkey been stomping. The Western European geighs are bopping to Padam Padam in 2023 meanwhile the Eastern pop girls have been serving that sound since at least 2019. Time for the West to wake up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastChord Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Didn't Luxembourg have a "you know" president or primer minister too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Show Business Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 So good to hear these positive changes happening around the world in light of everything happening in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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