Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga

Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga is a Latvian politician and scholar who served as the President of Latvia from 1999 to 2007, becoming the country's first female president. She played a key role in Latvia's post-Soviet independence and helped guide its integration into European and NATO institutions. With a background in psychology and academic work, she’s known for her diplomatic skills, promoting democracy, human rights, and national development. Vīķe-Freiberga is respected internationally for her leadership, commitment to Latvian sovereignty, and contributions to European integration.