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+v12.3.1
+=======
+
+Bugfixes
+--------
+
+- Removed Python 3.7 compatibility code.
+
+
 v12.3.0
 =======
 
diff --git a/newsfragments/+5243c40b.bugfix.rst b/newsfragments/+5243c40b.bugfix.rst
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-Removed Python 3.7 compatibility code.