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28. Provisions

In millions of EUR Restructuring Other Total
Balance at 1 January 2006 236 137 373
Provisions made during the year 105 30 135
Provisions used during the year (79) (26) (105)
Provisions reversed during the year (10) (26) (36)
Effect of movements in exchange rates (3) (3)
Balance at 31 December 2006 252 112 364
       
Non-current part 167 75 242
Current part 85 37 122
252 112 364

Restructuring

The provision for restructuring of €252 million relates to restructuring programmes in the Netherlands, France, Spain and Italy. During the year, €102 million restructuring expenses relating to Fit2Fight have been recognised of which main part has not been used as at 31 December 2006.

Other provisions

Other provisions include amongst others provisions formed for onerous contracts, surety provided and for litigations and claims.