Leases - Summary of Lease Liability Included in Interest-Bearing Loans and Borrowings (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Leases 1 [Abstract]
Current	€ 39.5	€ 28.1
Non-current	214.7	188.6
Lease liabilities	€ 254.2	€ 216.7

Leases 1

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The amount of current lease liabilities. [Refer: Lease liabilities]

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The amount of liabilities related to the entity's leases. Lease is a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to use an underlying asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

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The amount of non-current lease liabilities. [Refer: Lease liabilities]

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