On 4 November 2025, the European Convention on Human Rights marked its 75^th anniversary.

Signed in Rome in 1950 by 12 member States of the Council of Europe, the Convention has contributed to creating a common legal and political culture of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law throughout Europe.

To mark the anniversary, the Court hosted a solemn ceremony.

Speeches were delivered by Mattias Guyomar, President of the Court, Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of the Republic of Malta, and Theodoros Rousopoulos, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

• Speech by President Mattias Guyomar (in French only)

For those who did not attend the ceremony, the video of the event is now available.

• Video: English - French - Original language