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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) € in Millions, £ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 EUR (€) | Jun. 30, 2020 EUR (€)
Hyperinflation Adjustment | € 137 |
Unilever Malaysia [member] |  |
Premium paid for purchase of non-controlling interest |  | € 163
Welly Acquisition [Member] |  |
Other Movement In Equity | € 83 |

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