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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, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Trade and other receivables [abstract] |  |
Beginning balance | € 184 | € 166
Charge to income statement | 65 | 51
Reduction/releases | (29) | (21)
Currency translations | (6) | (12)
Ending balance | € 214 | € 184

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