First Deputy Speaker of the Seimas

First Deputy Speaker of the Seimas
Seimo pirmininko pirmasis pavaduotojas
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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/
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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

Seimas Name From To Party
1996–2000 Andrius Kubilius November 26, 1996 November 9, 1999 Homeland Union
Arvydas Vidžiūnas November 9, 1999 October 18, 2000 Homeland Union
2000–2004 Česlovas Juršėnas July 12, 2004 November 14, 2004 Social Democratic Party of Lithuania
2004–2008 October 10, 2006 March 31, 2008 Social Democratic Party of Lithuania
Algis Čaplikas May 6, 2008 November 17, 2008 Liberal and Centre Union
2008–2012 Irena Degutienė November 20, 2008 September 16, 2009 Homeland Union - Lithuanian Christian Democrats
Raimondas Šukys September 24, 2009 March 10, 2010 Liberal and Centre Union
2012–2016 Vytautas Gapšys November 16, 2012 October 3, 2013 Labour Party
Vydas Gedvilas October 3, 2013 November 14, 2016 Labour Party
2016–2020 Rima Baškienė November 14, 2016 November 12, 2020 Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union
2020–2024 Jurgis Razma November 13, 2020 November 14, 2024 Homeland Union - Lithuanian Christian Democrats
2024–2028 Juozas Olekas November 14, 2024 September 10, 2025 Social Democratic Party of Lithuania
Raimondas Šukys September 11, 2025 present Dawn 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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