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Derivatives Narrative (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2023 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 EUR (€)
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Foreign Currency Forward & Foreign Currency Option Contracts [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 192.3 |  | $ 179.9 |
Currency Swap [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 216.6 | € 200.0 | $ 213.9 | € 200.0
Interest Rate Swaps Through Q3 2027 | Debt [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 700.0 |  |  |
Interest Rate Swap Q3 2027 Through Q4 2029 | Debt [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 200.0 |  |  |

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