Ursula von der Leyen Hospitalized for Pneumonia

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, was hospitalized for approximately a week due to severe pneumonia but has since returned home to continue her recovery. Despite her hospitalization at a Hanover hospital, Commission officials had previously stated she was carrying out her duties, raising concerns about transparency. Von der Leyen remained in daily contact with her team during her treatment and is now working from home, sharing a lighthearted Instagram post about her situation. Her illness forced the cancellation of travel plans and delays in unveiling key economic strategies. A decision on her participation in upcoming meetings will be made next week, as she aims to return to her office in Brussels by mid-January. The Commission confirmed she was never in intensive care during her hospitalization.