Ulrike Malmendier, a distinguished economist who has garnered acclaim in the United States, was welcomed to Germany's Council of Economic Experts in September 2022 with high expectations. Her appointment was celebrated by her peers, who praised her as a "fantastic choice" and highlighted her status as one of the few successful German female economists in the U.S., a significant achievement amid concerns over representation in economics. Malmendier viewed her role as a "patriotic mission," aiming to contribute to the economic dialogue in Germany, a sentiment echoed by her supportive colleagues.