The Commission informed journalists on Jan. 3 that von der Leyen was suffering from “severe” pneumonia, but did not disclose that she had been hospitalized, even after direct questioning. German newswire DPA broke the news on Jan. 10, which is the same day von der Leyen left hospital, according to Pinho.

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -- The European Union wants to engage and negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, warning of the risk of a "global race to the bottom" using tools such as tariffs.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc should "engage constructively" with China, despite rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.

The EU chief focused much of her address on the need to foster partnerships beyond the United States -- calling for the bloc to "engage constructively" with China, despite rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed support for the Paris Climate Agreement at the World Economic Forum. Despite President Trump's withdrawal of the United States from the deal,

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that her commission's first trip will be to India to enhance the strategic partnership with the world's largest democracy. She emphasized mutual benefits,

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told the Davos economic forum on Tuesday the 27-nation bloc would seek to "engage early" and "stand ready to negotiate" with Donald Trump's US administration.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes strengthening partnerships with countries like India for mutual benefits and cooperation.

BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 21. It is time to complete Europe’s energy union, said President of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen with her special address during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trend reports.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Tuesday for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's combative new US administration.

The European Union is keen to partner with countries around the world and is “open for business,” European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.