Critical accounting judgment and key sources of estimation and uncertainty (Details) € in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020 EUR (€)
Critical accounting judgment and key sources of estimation and uncertainty
Derivative financial assets	€ 2,367
Derivative financial liabilities	808
Finance income	93
Finance expense	€ 808

The amount of financial assets classified as derivative instruments. [Refer: Financial assets; Derivatives [member]]

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The amount of financial liabilities classified as derivative instruments. [Refer: Financial assets; Derivatives [member]]

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

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

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Critical Accounting Judgement And Key Sources Of Estimation And Uncertainty [Abstract]

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