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Contingent assets and liabilities - Text Details (Detail) - EUR (€) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2012
Contingent assets and liabilities - Text Details (Detail) [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair value of guarantees recognized on the balance sheet |  |  |
Increase (decrease) of off-balance-sheet business and credit-related guarantees provided on behalf of third parties and associates | (19.0) |  |
Off-balance-sheet business and credit-related guarantees provided on behalf of third parties and associates | 21.0 | € 40.0 |
Claim filed by LGE | € 64.6 |  |
Legal proceedings contingent liability [member] | Company and LG Electronics Inc [Member] |  |  |
Contingent assets and liabilities - Text Details (Detail) [Line Items] |  |  |
Fine payable recognized |  |  | € 509.0

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