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Trade and Other Current Receivables - Summary of Impairment Provision for Trade and Other Receivables - Current and Non-Current Impairments (Detail) - EUR (€) € in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Trade and other receivables [Abstract] |  |
Beginning balance | € 166 | € 155
Charge to income statement | 51 | 42
Reduction/releases | (21) | (35)
Currency translations | (12) | 4
Ending balance | € 184 | € 166

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