Fair Value - Effect of Changes in Significant Unobservable Assumptions to Reasonably Possible Alternatives (Detail) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Disclosure Of Fair Value Financial Assets And Liabilities [abstract]
Fair value measurement due to change in one or more unobservable inputs to reflect reasonably possible alternative assumptions, liabilities	€ 836	€ 3,437
Increase in fair value measurement due to change in one or more unobservable inputs to reflect reasonably possible alternative assumptions, liabilities	16	39
Decrease in fair value measurement due to change in one or more unobservable inputs to reflect reasonably possible alternative assumptions, liabilities	€ (16)	€ (39)

Increase in Fair Value Measurement Due to Change in One or More Unobservable Inputs to Reflect Reasonably Possible Alternative Assumptions, Liabilities.

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