Trade and Other Payables - Detail of Current Other Payables (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]
Dividends pending payment to non-controlling interests	€ 235	€ 257
Accrued employee benefits	696	774
Advances received on orders	172	189
Other non-financial non-trade payables	419	501
Total	€ 1,522	€ 1,721

The amount of current payments received for goods or services to be provided in the future. [Refer: Advances received]

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The amount of current dividend payables. [Refer: Dividend payables]

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The amount of current payables that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note.

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The amount of accruals for employee benefits (other than termination benefits) that are expected to be settled wholly within twelve months after the end of the annual reporting period in which the employees render the related services. [Refer: Accruals classified as current]

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