The President of the European Court of Human Rights is the head of the European Court of Human Rights, an international court established to protect human rights in Europe. This position is responsible for overseeing the court's functions, managing its workload, and representing the court in official matters. The President is elected by the judges of the court for a renewable term of three years. This role involves ensuring that cases are processed efficiently and that the court's decisions uphold the principles outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights.