The Federation of European Phycological Societies (FEPS) is hereby established by the signatories below, made on behalf of a Founders Group of national phycological societies and phycological groups throughout Europe.

The signatories confirm by mutual agreement to a Founders Group for the purpose of organizing, conducting, supporting and furthering the promotion of activities in the sphere of phycology at European level and beyond. These activities will be conducted in a federated spirit and manner, in accordance with a Constitution, also agreed by the Founders Group.

The Federation of European Phycological Societies, in further accordance with its aims and Constitution, welcomes additional membership from throughout Europe and neighboring regions.