Tangible Asset (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Tangible assets
Acquisitions through business combinations, property, plant and equipment	€ 4,053	€ 4,926
Disposals, property, plant and equipment	1,004	2,441
Gains (losses) on disposals of property, plant and equipment	30	18
Impairment loss on tangible assets	€ 19	€ 33

The increase in property, plant and equipment resulting from acquisitions through business combinations. [Refer: Business combinations [member]; Property, plant and equipment]

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The decrease in property, plant and equipment resulting from disposals. [Refer: Property, plant and equipment]

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The gains (losses) on disposals of property, plant and equipment. [Refer: Property, plant and equipment]

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