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@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ will consitute of a breaking change warranting a new major release:
 - The TMTC interface changes in any shape of form.
 - The behaviour of the OBSW changes in a major shape or form relevant for operations
 
+# unreleased 
+
 # [v7.5.0] 2023-12-06
 
 - `eive-tmtc` v5.12.0