Issued Capital and Reserves - Proposed Cash Dividend Distributions (Details) € / shares in Units, € in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021 EUR (€) € / shares
Share Capital, Reserves and Other Equity Interest [Abstract]
Proposed dividends per share (in euros per share) \| € / shares	€ 2.00
Cash dividend for 2021: €2.00 per share \| €	€ 486.0

Share Capital, Reserves and Other Equity Interest [Abstract]

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- Definition

The amount of dividends proposed or declared after the reporting period but before financial statements are authorised for issue. Such dividends are not recognised as a liability at the end of the reporting period because no obligation exists at that time.

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The amount, per share, of dividends proposed or declared before financial statements were authorised for issue but not recognised as distribution to owners.

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