Financial Risk Factors and Risk Management - Liquidity Risk Management (Details) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023 EUR (€) item	Dec. 31, 2017 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2022 EUR (€)
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Available lines of credit	€ 555		€ 555
Commercial paper, outstanding	0		€ 930
Sustainability linked revolving credit facility
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Maximum borrowing capacity	€ 3,000	€ 2,500
Number of extension options \| item	2
Term of extension option	1 year
Commitment fee (as a percent)		7.00%

The amount of commercial paper issued by the entity.

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The amount of undrawn borrowing facilities that may be available for future operating activities and to settle capital commitments. [Refer: Capital commitments]

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The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used.

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The maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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The number of extension options.

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The term of extension option.

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