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Note 17 - Tangible assets- Subsidiaries (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Tangible Assets By Geography Line Items |  |  |
Tangible Assets | € 7,229 | € 7,191 | € 8,941
Issued in Euros [Member] |  |  |
Tangible Assets By Geography Line Items |  |  |
Tangible Assets | 2,705 | 2,574 | 3,692
Total foreign [Member] |  |  |
Tangible Assets By Geography Line Items |  |  |
Tangible Assets | 4,524 | 4,617 | 5,249
Total [Member] |  |  |
Tangible Assets By Geography Line Items |  |  |
Tangible Assets | € 7,229 | € 7,191 | € 8,941

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- Definition The amount of tangible assets that: (a) are held for use in the production or supply of goods or services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes; and (b) are expected to be used during more than one period. (c )The amount of property (land or a building - or part of a building - or both) held (by the owner or by the lessee under a finance lease) to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both + References No definition available. + Details
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