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Trade and other liabilities and other non-current liabilities (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Trade and other liabilities and other non-current liabilities |  |
Trade and other liabilities. | € 97,780 | € 134,653
Current financial instruments | 5 |
Accrued charges | 1,092 | 548
Total trade and other liabilities | 98,877 | 135,201
Non-current contingent consideration related to milestones CellPoint | 20,576 | 20,972
Other non-current liabilities | 13,245 | 10,598
Total Other non-current liabilities | € 33,821 | € 31,570

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