The table below illustrates certain items of expense recognized in the income statement using a classification based on their nature within the Group:
€ million | Note | 2020 | 2019 |
Employee benefit expenses | 12 | 1 316 | 1 293 |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 22 | 139 | 123 |
Amortization of intangible assets | 20 | 215 | 190 |
Impairment of non-financial assets (net) | 14 | 0 | 2 |
Total | 1 670 | 1 608 |