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Switzerland faces water distribution conflicts due to drought

Neighboring countries like Italy and France covet Swiss water reserves, particularly in Ticino and near Lake Geneva.

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Drought increases pressure on these resources as the government cuts research funding.

Experts warn of the need to manage these tensions before major crises arise.

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La Suisse, souvent perçue comme le 'château d'eau de l'Europe', pourrait voir ses réserves surexploitées d'ici 2030 si les prélèvements étrangers augmentent. Les cantons frontaliers envisagent déjà des restrictions pour les agriculteurs locaux, risquant de fragiliser leur sécurité alimentaire.

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