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Equity - Schedule of changes in retained earnings (Details) - EUR (€)
€ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of equity [Line Items]      
Retained earnings, opening balance € 36,243 € 40,299  
Dividends and other distributions (3,191) (3,626) € (2,668)
Employee share-based compensation plans 52 45 34
Retained earings, closing balance 40,016 36,243 40,299
Retained earnings      
Disclosure of equity [Line Items]      
Retained earnings, opening balance 36,243 40,299 41,538
Transfer to/from other reserves 616 585 899
Result for the year 8,310 5,209 3,804
Dividends and other distributions (3,691) (4,124) (2,668)
Employee share-based compensation plans (8) 1 (7)
Share buybacks and other changes (1,453) (5,728) (3,222)
Retained earings, closing balance 40,016 36,243 40,299
Retained earnings | Impact IAS 29 on opening balance      
Disclosure of equity [Line Items]      
Retained earnings, opening balance (45)
Retained earings, closing balance