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Discontinued Operations and assets held for sale - Disposal of the Jyseleca business (Details) - Jyseleca Business [member] | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 EUR (€)
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of off-balance sheet arrangements [line items] |
Upfront Payment Received | € 50,000,000
Settlement for net cash and working capital | 9,835,000
Total consideration received | € 59,835,000

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