Finance income (expense) (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Finance income (expense)
Finance income	€ 3,723	€ 3,531	€ 3,087
Finance expense	(4,216)	(4,958)	(4,079)
Net finance income (expense) from financial assets held for trading	11	31	127
Income (expense) from derivative financial instruments	(306)	351	(14)
Finance income (expense)	€ (788)	€ (1,045)	€ (879)

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The amount of costs associated with financing activities of the entity.

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The gains (losses) resulting from change in the fair value of derivatives recognised in profit or loss. [Refer: Derivatives [member]]

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