Leases - Summary of Lease Liability Included in Interest-Bearing Loans and Borrowings (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Current	€ 27.9	€ 6.1
Non-current	153.7	78.1
Lease liabilities	€ 181.6	€ 84.2

Leases [Abstract]

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- Definition

The amount of current lease liabilities. [Refer: Lease liabilities]

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- Definition

The amount of liabilities related to the entity's leases. Lease is a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to use an underlying asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

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- Definition

The amount of non-current lease liabilities. [Refer: Lease liabilities]

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