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Wild camping and waste: have motorhomes become a problem?

28.08.2026 14:32 1 min 1 source РУС
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Wild camping and waste: have motorhomes become a problem?
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On RMC, a discussion addressed the issue of wild parking and litter left by motorhome owners. Participants, including journalists Carine Galli, Benjamin Müller, and Morad Aït-Habbouche, examined whether motorhomes have become a nuisance for local residents. The segment aired during the Estelle Midi program on RMC Story.

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