diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 416977324..b04146f29 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ This PR fixes/adds/improves/...
 - [ ] Added implementation
 - [ ] Added / updated tests
 - [ ] Added / updated documentation
-- [ ] extended changelog
 - [ ] I read the `CONTRIBUTING.md` and signed-off my commits to accept the DCO.
 
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