v3.25.1

Cash and cash equivalents - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2023 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2024 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Cash and cash equivalents |  |  |
Term deposits | € 95,000,000 |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | € 166,803,000 | € 64,239,000 | $ 40,300,000
Maturity Period For Term Deposit | 3 months |  |
Maturity exceeding 3 months |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents |  |  |
Term deposits | € 50,000,000 |  |
Maturity less than 3 months. |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents |  |  |
Term deposits | € 45,000,000 |  |

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