diff --git a/python/tests/conftest.py b/python/tests/conftest.py
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+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+
+# Ensure package root is importable
+ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[1]
+if str(ROOT) not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, str(ROOT))
+