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Note 25 - Post-employment and other employee benefit commitments. Post-employment commitments. Defined Benefit Obligation (Details) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 EUR (€) Employee | Dec. 31, 2017 EUR (€) Employee | Dec. 31, 2016 EUR (€) Employee
Post-employment and other employee benefit commitments |  |  |
Number Of Employees Accepting The Plan | Employee | 489 | 731 | 613
Early retirement commitments | € | € 1,793 | € 2,210 | € 2,559

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