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Note 17 - Tangible assets- Subsidiaries (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
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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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

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