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2006 in Germany
Explore 11 historical events and records for Germany in 2006.
Historical records for Germany in 2006
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March
April
Champions League Semi-Final Penalty Save
Saves Juan Roman Riquelme's late penalty to send Arsenal into their first Champions League final.
July
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup with 5 goals for Germany. The campaign is particularly remembered for leading the goalscoring chart as Germany finished third.
September
Perfume
Directs Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.
November
Visions for Europe Award
Receives the Visions for Europe Award for contributions to European integration and discusses future European governance.
Other events (month unknown)
Economy of Germany
Many economic commentators have referred to the Merkel factor, which has apparently caused a rapid rise in consumer confidence and market spending
International Caps
Scores five goals for Germany at the 2006 World Cup and wins the tournament's leading-scorer award.
Mainz Defends Top-Flight Place
Klopp keeps Mainz competitive against better-resourced Bundesliga opponents by emphasising organisation and coordinated running.
Poll
In early 2006, polls showed that Angela Merkel, having been in office for only about 100 days, had the highest approval rate among Germans ever to be recorded for a Chancellor since 1949
Takva Film Production
Served as a producer on Takva A Mans Fear of God, directed by Ozer Kiziltan.
Vision for Europe Award
Awarded the Vision for Europe Award for her contribution toward greater European EU integration
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