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Back|Germany seeks improved relations with Hungary; homeownership rates decline
Germany seeks improved relations with Hungary; homeownership rates decline
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Deutsche Welle·52 minutes ago·World·1 min read

Germany seeks improved relations with Hungary; homeownership rates decline

German official calls for trust-building with new Hungarian government as domestic homeownership hits 20-year low

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  • German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul seeks to repair diplomatic ties with Hungary's new government.
  • Meanwhile, a new study reveals Germany's homeownership rate has dropped to 43.5%, the lowest level in two decades, citing high costs and interest rates.

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Relations between Germany and Hungary were strained under former PM Viktor Orban due to EU rule of law concerns. Germany's homeownership rate has declined over the last 20 years.

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says Berlin and Budapest have a lot of diplomatic ground to make up.

Wadephul says he hopes Hungary's new pro-European government can help rebuild trust.

Germany's homeownership rate has fallen to 43.5%, its lowest level in 20 years.

A study blames high construction costs, higher interest rates and housing policy.

Here is a roundup of top stories from and about Germany on Monday, September 14, 2026:

Guten Tag from DW's newsroom in Bonn.

Germany is looking for a fresh start with Hungary after years of strained relations.

Relations had been difficult under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whose nationalist Fidesz party faced years of criticism from the European Union over democracy and the rule of law.

In other news, fewer people in Germany are living in homes they own, according to research, with the country now ranking last in Europe for homeownership.

Stay with us here for these stories and more of what Germany is talking about today.

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This article was originally published by Deutsche Welle.

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  • German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul seeks to repair diplomatic ties with Hungary's new government.
  • Meanwhile, a new study reveals Germany's homeownership rate has dropped to 43.5%, the lowest level in two decades, citing high costs and interest rates.

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