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Note 16 - Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates - Associates Entities and joint ventures - Changes in the Year (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates |  |  |
Investments In Subsidiaries Joint Ventures And Associates At The Beginning | € 765 | € 879 | € 4,509
Changes In Associates Entities And Joint Ventures Abstract |  |  |
Acquisitions and capital increases | 868 | 456 | 464
Disposals and capital reductions | (8) | (91) | (32)
Transfers and changes of consolidation method | 0 | (351) | (3,850)
Share of profit and loss | 3 | 25 | 174
Exchange Differences | (29) | (34) | (250)
Dividends, valuation adjustments and others | (12) | (118) | (136)
Investments In Subsidiaries Joint Ventures And Associates At The End | 1,588 | € 765 | € 879
Commitments In Relation To Joint Ventures | € 357 |  |
Percentage of company shares received | 6.41% |  |
Capital increase in Metrovacesa, S.A. for compensation credits | € 159 |  |

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