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Note 24 Provisions for pensions and similar obligations changes over the year (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Changes over the year for provisions for pensions and similar obligation [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Provisions for employee benefits |  | € 4,272 | € 4,631 | € 4,787
Charges to income for the year provisions for pensions and similar obligations balance |  | 141 | 298 | 327
Intereset expense and similar charges for pensions |  | 37 | 44 | 63
Post-employment benefit expense, defined benefit plans |  | 49 | 49 | 49
Provisions expenses for pensions |  | 56 | 205 | 215
Increase (decrease) in reimbursement rights related to defined benefit obligation, resulting from gain (loss) on remeasurement | [1] | (206) | 191 | 329
Transfers and other changes | [2] | (21) | (71) | (29)
Benefit payments for pensions |  | (608) | (654) | (718)
Employer contributions |  | (4) | (124) | (65)
Provisions for employee benefits |  | € 3,576 | € 4,272 | € 4,631
[1] | (*) Correspond to actuarial losses (gains) arising from certain post-employment defined-benefit commitments for pensions recognized in “Equity” (see Note 2.2.11).
[2] | (**) In 2020, it includes the amount of the USA Sale (see Notes 1.3, 3 and 21).

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