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Financial Risk Management - Summary of Mark-to-market movements Recognized in Other Gains (Losses) - Net (Detail) - Commodity price risk [member] - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
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Realized gains / (losses) on commodity derivatives-net	€ 16	€ (16)
Unrealized gains / (losses) on commodity derivatives-net	€ 41	€ 31

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