First Deputy Speaker of the Seimas

First Deputy Speaker of the Seimas
Seimo pirmininko pirmasis pavaduotojas
Coat of Arms of the Seimas
Logo of the Seimas
since 11 September 2025
Reports toSpeaker of the Seimas
SeatSeimas Palace
AppointerSeimas
Term lengthFour years
Formation13 November 1922
First holderAndrius Kubilius
DeputyDeputy Speaker of the Seimas
Websitehttps://www.lrs.lt/

The First Deputy Speaker of the Seimas (Lithuanian: Seimo pirmininko pirmasis pavaduotojas) is a senior parliamentary position. The deputy assists the Speaker in overseeing parliamentary procedures, maintaining order during sessions, and representing the Seimas in the Speaker's absence. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth functioning of the legislative body. The First Deputy Speaker often takes on additional duties such as managing committee work or engaging in international parliamentary relations.[1]

The current incumbent is Raimondas Šukys who took office 11 September 2025.

First deputy speakers

SeimasNameFromToParty
1996–2000Andrius KubiliusNovember 26, 1996November 9, 1999Homeland Union
Arvydas VidžiūnasNovember 9, 1999October 18, 2000Homeland Union
2000–2004Česlovas JuršėnasJuly 12, 2004November 14, 2004Social Democratic Party of Lithuania
2004–2008October 10, 2006March 31, 2008Social Democratic Party of Lithuania
Algis ČaplikasMay 6, 2008November 17, 2008Liberal and Centre Union
2008–2012Irena DegutienėNovember 20, 2008September 16, 2009Homeland Union - Lithuanian Christian Democrats
Raimondas ŠukysSeptember 24, 2009March 10, 2010Liberal and Centre Union
2012–2016Vytautas GapšysNovember 16, 2012October 3, 2013Labour Party
Vydas GedvilasOctober 3, 2013November 14, 2016Labour Party
2016–2020Rima BaškienėNovember 14, 2016November 12, 2020Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union
2020–2024Jurgis RazmaNovember 13, 2020November 14, 2024Homeland Union - Lithuanian Christian Democrats
2024–2028Juozas OlekasNovember 14, 2024September 10, 2025Social Democratic Party of Lithuania
Raimondas ŠukysSeptember 11, 2025presentDawn of Nemunas

References

  1. ↑ "Board of the Seimas - Board of the Seimas". www.lrs.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2025-02-22.
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