Commitments and contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Schedule of Performance Incentive Obligations and Future Interest Payments

As at 31 December 2025, the satellite performance incentive obligations, including future interest payments, for satellites currently in orbit are as follows:


€million		2025
Within one year			16
After one year but not more than five years			48
After more than five years			27

Total			91

Capital expenditure commitments [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Schedule of Arising Capital Expenditure Commitments

Capital expenditure commitments arising under these agreements as at 31 December are as follows:


€million		2025				2024
Within one year			273				96
After one year but not more than five years			279				143
After more than five years			42				42

Total			594				281

Contributions to Joint Ventures [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Schedule of Arising Contributions to Joint Ventures

The commitments arising under these agreements as at 31 December are as follows:


€million		2025
Within one year			23
After one year but not more than five years			58
After more than five years			76

Total			157

Other commitments [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Schedule of Arising Contributions to Joint Ventures


€million		2025				2024
Within one year			313				160
After one year but not more than five years			407				130
After more than five years			63				45

Total			783				335