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Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of operating lease [abstract]
Rent expense	€ 27	€ 27	€ 29

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- Definition

Disclosure of operating lease.

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No definition available.

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- Definition

The amount of expense recognised on rental activities.

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