Note 11 - Non-trading financial assets mandatorily at fair value throug profit or loss (Details) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018 EUR (€)
Non trading financial assets mandatory at fair value through profit or loss Abstract
Equity Instruments Mandatorily Measured At Fair Value	€ 3,095
Debt Securities At Fair Vale Mandatorily Measured At Fair Value	237
Loans And Advances To Customers Mandatorily Measured At Fair Value	1,803
Total Non Trading Financial Assets Mandatorily Measured At Fair Value Through Profit or Loss	€ 5,135

The amount of Non Trading Financial Assets Mandatorily Measured At Fair Value Through Profit or Loss. Financial assets non held for trading

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