Note 44 - Gains (losses) on derecognition of non financial assets and subsidiaries, net (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Gains (losses) on derecognition of non financial assets and subsidiaries, net
Gains On Disposals Of Investment in Subsidiaries	€ 0	€ 52
Gains On Disposals Of Property Plant And Equipment	13	60
Losses On Disposals Of Investment in Subsidiaries	0	0
Losses On Disposals Of Property Plant And Equipment	6	32
Total Disposal of tangible assets and other, gains	€ 8	€ 80

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The total amount of gains on disposal of subsidiaries.

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The amount of gains obtained in the disposal of tangible assets and other.

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The total amount of losses on disposal of subsidiaries.

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The gain on the disposal of property, plant and equipment. [Refer: Property, plant and equipment]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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The losses on the disposal of property, plant and equipment. [Refer: Property, plant and equipment]

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