Latvia is used to having a woman in the top job. Vaira Vike-Freiberga served two terms as president in 1999-2007 and is widely seen as the best head of state since Latvia regained independence 23 years ago. Now it is set to get another female leader, this time as head of government. On January 6th Andris Berzins, the president, nominated Laimdota Straujuma as the next prime minister.
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