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Restructuring Charges (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018 EUR (€) position	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) position	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected reduction in overhead costs				$ 150
Italy
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	€ 241		$ 276
Estimated payments for restructuring	209	$ 240
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining	10		11
Italy | Employee severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	179		205
Italy | Asset impairment costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	25		29
Italy | Other exit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	37		42
United Kingdom
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	80		92
Estimated payments for restructuring	69	$ 79
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost remaining	€ 3		4
Restructuring, number of positions anticipated to be affected | position	500	500
United Kingdom | Employee severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	€ 59		68
United Kingdom | Asset impairment costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	11		13
United Kingdom | Other exit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	10		11
EMEA
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected reduction in overhead costs			50
EMEA | Employee severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	56		64
EMEA | Asset impairment costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	6		7
EMEA | Other exit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	€ 11		$ 13

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