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Insurance contracts linked to pensions (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in insurance contracts by remaining coverage and incurred claims [abstract] |
Schedule of insurance contracts linked to pensions | The detail of Insurance contracts linked to pensions in the consolidated balance sheets is as follows:
EUR million
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023
Assets relating to insurance contracts covering post-employment benefit plan obligations: |  |  |
Banco Santander, S.A. | 67 |  | 81 |  | 93 |
| 67 |  | 81 |  | 93 |

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