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Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Other Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) - EUR (€) € in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Disclosure Of Other Commitments And Contingencies [abstract] |  |
Guarantees | € 380 | € 437
Standby letters of credit | 12 | 12
Share of contingent liabilities incurred in relation to interests in joint ventures | 14 | 49
Other guarantees | 13 | 14
Other commitments and contingent liabilities | € 7 | € 7

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