Borrowings and Lines of Credit Borrowings and lines of Credit (Current Year Actions) (Details) € in Millions |
9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2016
EUR (€)
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| Notes 1.125% Due 2021 [Member] | |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
| Debt Instrument, Issuance Date | Feb. 22, 2016 |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Debt | € 950 |
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 1.125% |
| Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description | 2021 |
| Floating rate notes due 2018 [Member] | |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
| Debt Instrument, Issuance Date | Feb. 22, 2016 |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Debt | € 750 |
| Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description | 2018 |
| Notes 1.875% Due 2026 [Member] | |
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
| Debt Instrument, Issuance Date | Feb. 22, 2016 |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Debt | € 500 |
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 1.875% |
| Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description | 2026 |