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Dividends on ordinary capital - Summary of Dividends on Ordinary Capital (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Dividend On Ordinary Capital [Abstract]
Dividend on ordinary capital	€ (4,327)	€ (4,356)	€ (4,458)

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- Definition

The amount of dividends recognised as distributions to owners.

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- Definition

Dividend On Ordinary Capital

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