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Trade and other liabilities (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Trade and other liabilities |  |  |
Trade and other liabilities. | € 142,510 | € 68,038 | € 47,122
Other non-current liabilities | 6,989 | 1,578 | 1,662
Accrued charges | 923 | 890 | 1,159
Total trade and other liabilities | € 150,422 | € 70,506 | € 49,942

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