Release v1.5.4

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What version number is to be released?
v1.5.4

What is the estimated date for this release?
20.11.2024

Extra context
This will be a hotfix release for 1.5.3 and and 1.5.2:

• Release v1.5.3 #3273
• Release v1.5.2 #3261

Release procedure
Please refer to the Release Procedure doc.

Release notes
Please remember to create a pull request with a draft of the release notes in the Release Notes History doc.
Please make sure the notes render correctly on the website.
That includes swapping out GitHub-idiomatic @mentions of users, links to PRs, issues, etc.
You can do that using the regexes provided in this doc