The decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from contributions to a defined benefit plan by the employer. [Refer: Net defined benefit liability (asset); Defined benefit plans [member]]

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The amount of employer contributions to retirement benefit plans.

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Cash flow in respect of pensions and similar benefits.

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Employees - Schedule of Cash Flow in Respect of Pensions and Similar Post-Employment Benefits (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Defined Benefit		€ 303	€ 394
Group cash flow in respect of pensions and similar benefits		515	584	€ 601
2023 Estimate
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Group cash flow in respect of pensions and similar benefits	€ 535
Company contributions to funded plans
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Defined Benefit		176	286	266
Defined Contribution		212	190	203
Company contributions to funded plans \| 2023 Estimate
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Defined Benefit	180
Defined Contribution	225
Benefit paid by the Company in respect of unfunded plans
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Defined Benefit		€ 127	€ 108	€ 132
Benefit paid by the Company in respect of unfunded plans \| 2023 Estimate
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Defined Benefit	€ 130