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Long-term debt (Details Textual) (EUR €) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2007
Long-term debt (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Principal amount | € 600.0 | € 600.0
Payment date of Eurobond interest | June 13 |
Due date of redemption Eurobond | Jun. 13, 2017 |
Redemption price of notes | 100.00% |
Year of maturity | 2017 |
Interest rate principal amount of Eurobond | 5.75% |

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