Income tax receivables and payables - Additional informations (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Income tax receivables and payables
Pending litigation with tax authorities	€ 362	€ 255

The non-current amount of tax liabilities relating to pending litigation with tax authorities.

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Period Type:	instant