The Eurosystem implements its monetary policy through a set of monetary policy instruments (MPIs). The period covered by this report (2022-23) was dominated by high inflation, which led to a change from an easing to a tightening monetary policy environment in line with the mandate of the...

The ability of work-life arrangements like childcare facilities, parental leave, and part-time work to transform gendered organizational norms is contested. These instruments may enhance gender equality by facilitating work-life balance for employees of all genders, but simultaneously fail to...