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Income taxes (Details 3) (EUR €) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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The deferred tax position and liability for unrecognized tax benefits recorded on the consolidated balance sheets |  |  |
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits | € (59,967) | € (155,432) | € (162,066)
Deferred tax position | 114,527 | 137,946 | 193,587
Total | € 54,560 | € (17,486) |

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