Total Equity - Distribution Policy (Details) - EUR (€) € / shares in Units, € in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Distribution Policy
Minimum targeted distribution of net profit to shareholders	40.00%
Dividends distributed	€ 2,395	€ 2,865	€ 2,182
Dividends paid per share	€ 2.05	€ 2.45	€ 1.85
Proposed dividend per share	€ 2.00
Total proposed dividend	€ 2
Special dividend
Distribution Policy
Dividends paid per share		€ 0.50

The amount of dividends proposed or declared after the reporting period but before financial statements are authorised for issue. Such dividends are not recognised as a liability at the end of the reporting period because no obligation exists at that time.

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