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Lines of credit (Details) (EUR €) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |  |
Available credit facility | € 500.0 | € 500.0
Line of credit (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Revolving credit facility maturity year | 2015 |
Minimum committed capital to net total assets ratio to be maintained Under Credit Facility | 40.00% |
Committed capital to net assets ratio under Credit facility | 85.80% | 87.70%
Credit Facility [Member] |  |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |  |
Available credit facility | 500.0 |
Interest rate description | will bear interest at EURIBOR or LIBOR plus a margin that depends on our liquidity position |
Amount outstanding under credit facility | € 0 | € 0

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