Notes to the consolidated statements of income - Net interest (Details) - EUR (€)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to the consolidated statements of income
Interest expense	€ 104,131,000	€ 121,414,000
Interest income	€ 24,155,000	€ 28,686,000

The amount of income associated with interest and other financing activities of the entity.

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