Segment reporting - Additional Information (Details) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021 EUR (€) segment	Dec. 31, 2020 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2019 EUR (€)
Operating Segments [Abstract]
Number of operating segments \| segment	1
adjustments for share based payments including employer tax	€ 5.8	€ 12.1	€ 22.4
Adjustments for acquisition related costs	€ 12.9	€ 7.3	€ 3.3

adjustments for share based payments including employer tax

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