> Since Keith seems to still be busy, I'm wondering how to best fix this FTBFS > via an NMU without doing a huge change like importing a new upstream release. > > What do you think of doing a minimal NMU which just temporarily (until a new > upstream version is packaged) disables the tests?
In an upstream github issue that Keith responded to a week or more ago he did say he couldn't do anything immediately as he was "off flying rockets" - I took that to mean he is likely enjoying a vacation but may be back to tackle this soon.