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Line items represent concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes of the table.

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The amount expected to be reimbursed by another party on expenditures to settle other provisions. [Refer: Other provisions]

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The amount of accruals for employee benefits (other than termination benefits) that are expected to be settled wholly within twelve months after the end of the annual reporting period in which the employees render the related services. [Refer: Accruals classified as current]

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The amount of current trade payables and current other payables. [Refer: Current trade payables; Other current payables]

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The current amount of payment due to suppliers for goods and services used in entity's business. [Refer: Current liabilities; Trade payables]

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The amount of the litigation settlement to be paid by the entity before consideration of any reimbursement via insurance.

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Trade and other payables (Details) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 11, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 EUR (€)
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Trade payables		€ 16,924			€ 15,762
Invoices not yet received		19,509			19,292
Accrued employee benefit costs		8,159			7,943
Sundry accruals		7,813			13,441
Trade and Other Payables		52,405			€ 56,438
Expected reimbursement, other provisions \| $	$ 1,000
Legal proceedings provision [member]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Settlement amount, before insurance	$ 5,000	€ 4,265	$ 5,000
Expected reimbursement, other provisions \| $				$ 1,000