Following the entry into force of the Work-Life Balance Directive, the number of fathers taking parental leaves is growing .

In 2023, already 19 thousand fathers exercised their right to the parental leave as compared to 3 .7 thousand one year earlier . This is a positive trend, but it is still only 7% of eligible men .

Indicators of the involvement of working parents in childcare show that still mainly mothers take care of the children .

The financial implications of childcare accompany women throughout their lives.