7. Other operating expenses

€ Million

2023

2022

Charges to/releases from provisions

-2

-3

Other

17

20

Total

15

17

Other operating expenses mainly concern allocations to and/or releases from non-employee-related provisions, corporate taxes, as well as expenses for compensation and service guarantees. Other operating expenses decreased by € 2 million in 2023 compared to 2022. The decrease is mainly attributable to a higher release from other provisions in 2023.