Official visits

Recent official visits


Visit by the Secretary General of the European Judicial Training Network to the ECHR


Official visit by Ingrid Derveaux, SG 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


Official visit by Georgi Georgiev, Minister of Justice of Bulgaria, to the ECHR

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


Official visit by a delegation of the Albanian Constitutional Court to the ECHR

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


ECHR 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


Official visit by Shabana Mahmood, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice of the United Kingdom, to the ECHR

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


Official visit by Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law, to the ECHR

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


Official visit by  Nathalie M. Tackling, Minister of Justice of Sint Maarten, to the ECHR

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


Offcial visit by Mattias Guyomar, President of the ECHR, to the 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


Official visit by Niyazi Acar, Deputy Minister of Justice of Türkiye, to the ECHR

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.

Recent official visits


Videos of official visits 


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Official visit to Belgium - 3-4 April 2025


Official visit to Montenegro - 24-25 March 2025


Official visit to Poland - 9-10 December 2024


Opening of the Legal Year - London - 1 October 2024


Official visit to Liechtenstein - 17 June 2024


Official visit to the Republic of Moldova - 21-23 May 2024


Official visit by the President of Montenegro - 23 January 2024


Official visit by the President of Cyprus - 23 January 2024


Official visit to Italy - 19-20 October 2023


Official visit to Spain - 5-7 October 2023


Official visit by the President of Slovenia - 21 June 2023


Official visit by the President of Latvia - 13 February 2023


Official visit by the President of Iceland - 7 December 2022