Press release 19th European Congress of Psychology - ECP2025

Paphos, Cyprus – July 4, 2025 – From July 1–4, the scenic coastal city of Paphos hosted the 19th European Congress of Psychology (ECP 2025), gathering more than 1,100 attendees—including academics, early-career researchers, practitioners, and students—from 73 countries.

Held under the theme “Transforming Psychological Science: the 2030 Agenda,” the Congress showcased psychology’s vital role in addressing global challenges while strengthening its position in European policy and practice.

During the opening ceremony, Conference Chair Dr Eleni Karayianni encouraged the congress to “be a space to innovate, collaborate and translate our work in ways that meet the demands of a fast-changing world,” while EFPA President Prof. Dr. Christoph Steinebach called for “a psychological science that is based on a clear, rational, evidence-based understanding of reality.”