The 1996 European Canoe Slalom Championships took place in Augsburg, Germany between August 29 and September 1, 1996, under the auspices of the European Canoe Association (ECA). It was the inaugural edition. The races were held on the Eiskanal which also hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics when canoe slalom made its first appearance at the Olympics.
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