Official visits
Recent official visits
Visit by the Secretary General of the European Judicial Training Network to the ECHR
On 4 July 2025 Ingrid Derveaux, Secretary General of the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN), visited the Court and was received by Vice-President Ivana Jelić. Elena Piscopo, Head of the Court’s Administration Department, also attended the meeting.
Visit by the Minister of Justice of Bulgaria
On 3 July 2025, Georgi Georgiev, Minister of Justice of Bulgaria, visited the Court, where he was received by President Mattias Guyomar. The meeting was also attended by the Registrar, Marialena Tsirli, and the Judge elected in respect of Bulgaria.
A delegation from the Constitutional Court of Albania visits the Court
On 3 July, a delegation from the Constitutional Court of Albania, led by its President, Holta Zaçaj, paid a working visit to the Court. During the visit, the delegation took part in discussions with Judges of the Court and members of the Registry.
Court President and EU Fundamental Rights Agency Director discuss strengthening cooperation
On 18 June, the President of the Court, Mattias Guyomar, welcomed Sirpa Rautio, Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights. The meeting centred on the synergy between the "two Europes", the Council of Europe and the EU, in their respective roles and mandates.
Visit by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice of the United Kingdom
Shabana Mahmood, the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice of the United Kingdom, visited the ECHR today. She reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s support of the Convention system and the role of the Court.
Visit by the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law
On 16 June 2025, Michael McGrath, the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law, visited the ECHR and was received by President Mattias Guyomar. Marialena Tsirli, Registrar of the Court, also attended the meeting.
Visit by the Minister of Justice of Sint Maarten
On 11 June 2025, Nathalie M. Tackling, the Minister of Justice of Sint Maarten, visited the Court and was received by Ivana Jelić, Vice-President of the Court and Judge elected in respect of Montenegro. Jolien Schukking, Judge elected in respect of the Netherlands, and Abel Campos, Deputy Registrar of the Court, also attended the meeting.
President Guyomar visits French superior courts
On 11 June 2025 President Mattias Guyomar, accompanied by Marialena Tsirli, Registrar of the Court, paid a visit to the French Court of Cassation, where he met with First President Christophe Soulard and Prosecutor General Rémy Heitz. He continued his visit in the Conseil d’État, where he met with Didier-Roland Tabuteau, the Vice-President, Christophe Chantepy, the President of the Judicial Division, and Thierry-Xavier Girardot, the Secretary General. Finally, he visited the Constitutional Council and met with President Richard Ferrand.
Visit by the Deputy Minister of Justice of Türkiye
On 10 June 2025, Niyazi Acar, the Deputy Minister of Justice of Türkiye, visited the Court and was received by President Mattias Guyomar. Saadet Yüksel, Judge elected in respect of Türkiye, and Abel Campos, Deputy Registrar of the Court, also attended the meeting.