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.
The current incumbent is Domas Griškevičius who took office 14 July 2026.
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 DemocratsRaimondas Šukys September 24, 2009 March 10, 2010 Liberal and Centre Union 2012–2016 Vytautas Gapšys November 16, 2012 October 3, 2013 Labour PartyVydas 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 LithuaniaRaimondas Šukys September 11, 2025 July 14, 2026 Dawn of NemunasDomas Griškevičius July 14, 2026 present Union of Democrats "For Lithuania"
References
External links Official website