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Investments Accounted for Under Equity Method - Summary of Amounts Included in Financial Statements in Accordance with Group Accounting Principles (Parenthetical) (Detail) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 EUR (€)
Disclosure of investments accounted for using equity method [line items] |
Share of losses of joint-ventures in excess of initial investment | € 14
Group Companies and Constellium UACJ ABS LLC [member] |
Disclosure of investments accounted for using equity method [line items] |
Loans advanced | 97
Share of losses of joint-ventures in excess of initial investment | € 14

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