Since 1995, the general assembly is held in conjunction with the biennial European Congress of Psychology.

[1] The federation is concerned with promoting and improving psychology as a profession and as a discipline, particularly, though not exclusively, in applied settings and with emphasis on the training and research associated with such practice.

One of the major initiatives of the federation was the establishment of the EuroPsy or European Certificate in Psychology.

[4] This qualification sets a common standard for education, professional training and competence for psychologists to practice independently across Europe.

The Aristotle Prize, established in 1995, is awarded by EFPA to a psychologist from Europe who has made a distinguished contribution to psychology.