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Note 8 - Fair Value - Fair Value Instruments Carried At Cost - Equity Instruments at Cost (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Equity Instruments at Cost | € 469 | € 565

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