On 25 January 2013, France's Minister of Justice and Liberties and Keeper of the Seals, Christiane Taubira, made an official visit to the Court, where she was received by President Spielmann. André Potocki, judge elected in respect of France and Erik Fribergh, Registrar, attended the meeting. During her visit, Mrs Taubira also met some of the Court's judges and staff members. At the solemn hearing of the Court, Mrs Taubira addressed an audience including many representatives of judicial institutions and national and local authorities.