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Income taxes (Details 5) (EUR €) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
The changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities |  |
Beginning Balance | € 137,946 | € 193,587
Consolidated statements of operations | (20,242) | (59,539)
Effect of changes in exchange rates | (3,177) | 3,898
Ending Balance | € 114,527 | € 137,946

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