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Note 43 - Insurance and reinsurance contracts income and expenses - Other operating income and expenses on insurance and reinsurance contracts (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Insurance and Reinsurance Contracts Income and Expenses |  |  |
Income on insurance and reinsurance contracts (Income Statement) | € 3,342 | € 3,652 | € 3,678
Expenses on insurance and reinsurance contracts (Income Statement) | 2,272 | 2,545 | 2,599
Total Net Income Arising from Insurance and Reinsurance Contracts | € 1,069 | € 1,107 | € 1,080

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