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Other Assets and Receivables - Summary of Movements in Provision for Doubtful Debts (Detail) - EUR (€) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure Of Other Assets And Receivables [abstract] |  |
Beginning balance | € (41) | € (48)
Additions charged to earnings | (9) | (7)
Unused amounts reversed through the income statement | 8 | 4
Disposal of business | 4 |
Used during the year | 5 | 10
Ending balance | € (34) | € (41)

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