Financial Risk Factors and Risk Management - Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments (Fair Value Hedges) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Financial Risk Factors and Risk Management
Fixed-rate financial liabilities (as percent)	35.00%	71.00%

The percentage of fixed-rate outstanding financial liabilities.

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Period Type:	instant