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Provisions - Schedule of changes in fair value of plan assets, United Kingdom (Details) - United Kingdom - Plan assets - EUR (€) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items] |  |  |
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | € 9,400 | € 10,208 | € 10,152
Net incorporation of companies into the Group | 0 | 0 | (41)
Expected return on plan assets | 496 | 478 | 498
Benefits paid | (469) | (465) | (434)
Contributions | 203 | 182 | 225
Actuarial gains/(losses) | (421) | (1,440) | (406)
Exchange differences and other items | (469) | 437 | 214
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | € 8,740 | € 9,400 | € 10,208

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