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Employee benefits (Details 1) (EUR €) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Bonus expenses under performance-related bonus plan |  |  |
Bonus expenses | € 14,588 | € 13,131 | € 9,694

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