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.

European Union, largely due to the disruption of affordable Russian supplies, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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.

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.

BEIJING – China vowed on Jan 22 to defend its “national interests” against tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, who warned he could impose a 10 per cent duty on imports from the country by the end of next week.

German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies suggested the European Union might be in a better position if it talks with the US about potential trade tariffs instead of immediately imposing countermeasures.

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stated this Tuesday that the "top priority" of the European Union is to quickly establish relations with the new administration of the United States to seek common interests and negotiate,