Leases - Leasing in the consolidated statements of cash flows (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Leases | |||
| Cash outflow for leases | € 872,517 | € 901,938 | € 965,486 |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | 649,038 | 676,513 | 727,369 |
| Interest paid | 223,479 | 225,425 | 238,117 |
| Future cash outflows from leases that have not yet begun | 32,245 | 52,309 | 109,012 |
| Potential future cash outflows resulting from extension options, not reflected in the measurement of the lease liabilities | 6,736,406 | 7,513,645 | 7,213,730 |
| Potential future cash outflows resulting from termination options, not reflected in the measurement of the lease liabilities | € 3 | € 4 | € 2,956 |