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Note 18 - Intangible assets - Other intangible assets (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill Line Items |  |  |  |
Other intangible assets | € 2,402 | € 2,849 | € 3,137 | € 1,673
Computer Software Acquisiton Expenses [Member] |  |  |  |
Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill Line Items |  |  |  |
Other intangible assets | 1,682 | 1,877 | 1,875 |
Intangible Assets With Indefinite Useful Life [Member] |  |  |  |
Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill Line Items |  |  |  |
Other intangible assets | 12 | 12 | 26 |
Intangible Assets With a definite Useful Life [Member] |  |  |  |
Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill Line Items |  |  |  |
Other intangible assets | € 708 | € 960 | € 1,235 |

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