Luca Onorante, Head of the Forecasting Group at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, visited our department from December 1 to 4. During his stay, he engaged actively with colleagues across the department, discussing projects on econometric modelling, forecasting, and structural analysis. Our PhD students benefited in particular, gaining first-hand insights into the policy process at the European Commission and the role research plays in shaping economic policymaking in Europe. In addition, he contributed to discussions on the department’s strategic orientation in meetings with the department leadership.