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Exchanges gains / (losses) from remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities - net.

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Realized gains (losses) on foreign currency derivatives - net.

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Unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency derivatives - net.

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The gain (loss) recognised in profit or loss on hedge ineffectiveness. [Refer: Gain (loss) on hedge ineffectiveness]

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The amount of exchange differences recognised in profit or loss that arise from foreign currency transactions, excluding those arising on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with IFRS 9. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Financial instruments, class [member]]

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CURRENCY GAINS / (LOSSES) - Currency Gains and Losses Included in Income from Operations (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020 EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019 EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019 EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Analysis of income and expense [line items]
Total currency gains / (losses) - net	€ (6)	$ (6)	€ (2)	$ (2)	€ (10)	$ (10)	€ 2	$ 2
Realized exchange (losses) / gains on foreign currency derivatives - net	(3)		0		(3)		1
Gain (loss) on hedge ineffectiveness recognised in profit or loss	(5)		0		(5)		0
Unrealized (losses) / gains on foreign currency derivatives - net	0		(1)		(2)		1
Exchange gains / (losses) from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities - net	2		(1)		0		0
Included in Revenue
Analysis of income and expense [line items]
Total currency gains / (losses) - net	(2)		(1)		(5)		(2)
Included in Cost of sales
Analysis of income and expense [line items]
Total currency gains / (losses) - net	1		0		1		0
Included in Other gains / (losses) - net
Analysis of income and expense [line items]
Total currency gains / (losses) - net	€ (5)		€ (1)		€ (6)		€ 4