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Discontinued operations and assets held for sale - Sale of Galapagos Real Estate Belgium NV - Net cash inflow on disposal of subsidiaries (Details) - EUR (€)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of off-balance sheet arrangements [line items]    
Cash in from disposals of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed of € 19,431,000 € (8,949,000)
Galapagos Real Estate Belgium NV [member]    
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of off-balance sheet arrangements [line items]    
Upfront Payment Received 12,206,000  
Less: Cash and cash equivalents balances disposed of (13,000)  
Cash in from disposals of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed of € 12,193,000