Financial Risk Factors and Risk Management - Interest Rate Benchmark Reform and Cash Flow Hedges (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Financial Risk Factors and Risk Management
Maximum derivative financial instruments hedge horizon and maturity	12 months
The timeframe of occurrence of hedged forecasted transactions and recognition in profit or loss	12 months
Non-derivative financial debt investments	€ 3,695	€ 1,122

The timeframe of occurrence of hedged forecasted transactions and recognition in profit or loss from the date of the statement of financial position, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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