European Psychoanalytical Federation (EPF)

The European Psychoanalytical Federation (EPF) is composed of 43 European Psychoanalytical Societies that are Member Societies of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA). The EPF was inaugurated in 1966 and endorsed by the IPA in 1969. The three official languages of the EPF are English, French and German.

The main aims of the EPF are to foster the growth of psychoanalysis and to maintain and improve the standards of psychoanalytical practice, education, and teaching.

To achieve the above aims, the Federation promotes research in psychoanalysis and disseminates information on the theory and practice of psychoanalysis; facilitates further communication among psychoanalysts by means of publications, newsletters, scientific conferences and other meetings; provides a forum for the discussion of allied scientific topics and other matters of concern to psychoanalysts; and encourages contact between psychoanalysis and other disciplines.