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Off-balance sheet arrangements (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Off-balance sheet arrangements |  |
Purchase commitments | € 272,240 | € 408,521
Less than 1 year |  |
Off-balance sheet arrangements |  |
Purchase commitments | 189,662 | 237,495
1-3 years |  |
Off-balance sheet arrangements |  |
Purchase commitments | 70,323 | 143,532
3-5 years |  |
Off-balance sheet arrangements |  |
Purchase commitments | 10,962 | 25,768
More than 5 years |  |
Off-balance sheet arrangements |  |
Purchase commitments | € 1,293 | € 1,727

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