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 Changelog
 +++++++++
 
+0.22.1
+======
+
+- Do not remove absolute build RPATH entries, unless pointing within the
+  build directory. Fixes an issue when using system compilers in a conda
+  environment.
+
+Daniele Nicolodi, Ralf Gommers --- 01-10-2026.
+
+
 0.22.0
 ======