The EITI Board admits Germany as an EITI candidate country.
The EITI Board admits Germany as an EITI candidate country on 23 February 2016. In accordance with the EITI Standard, Germany is required to publish its first EITI Report within 18 months of becoming a candidate, i.e. by 23 August 2017. Germany is required to publish an annual activity report for 2015 by 1 July 2016. Validation will commence within 2.5 years of becoming a candidate (by 23 August 2018).