Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Foreign
Net operating loss carry forwards
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 41.9
Net operating loss carry forwards for indefinite period	26.4
Net operating loss carry forwards expiring in 2020	10.0
Net operating loss carry forwards expiring in 2023	5.5
Austria
Net operating loss carry forwards
Net operating loss carry forwards	26.4
Dutch
Net operating loss carry forwards
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 15.5

Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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