diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@ context for others to understand it]
 
 [List which features should be tested and how]
 
+#### Release notes
+
+[In case this should be present in the release notes, please write them or
+remove this section otherwise]
+
 #### How is this related to the Spree upgrade?
 
 [Any known conflicts with the Spree Upgrade? explain them or remove this section