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Note 39 - Share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Share Of Profit Loss Of Associates And Joint Ventures Accounted For Using Equity Method Line Items |  |  |
investments in entities accounted for using the equity method | € 4 | € 25 | € 174
Garanti Group |  |  |
Share Of Profit Loss Of Associates And Joint Ventures Accounted For Using Equity Method Line Items |  |  |
investments in entities accounted for using the equity method | 0 | 0 | 167
Metrovacesa S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Share Of Profit Loss Of Associates And Joint Ventures Accounted For Using Equity Method Line Items |  |  |
investments in entities accounted for using the equity method | 0 | 0 | (46)
Other Entities Accounted Equity Method |  |  |
Share Of Profit Loss Of Associates And Joint Ventures Accounted For Using Equity Method Line Items |  |  |
investments in entities accounted for using the equity method | € 4 | € 25 | € 53

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