Pneumonia is an illness of the lungs, usually caused by an infection, which triggers a range of flu-like symptoms, including a cough and fatigue. Most people recover within a few weeks, but babies, elderly people and those with compromised immune systems can take longer to get better.
Von der Leyen health update: Key details on her recent pneumonia diagnosis
Von der Leyen cancelled her engagements due to pneumonia but continues to manage her duties from Hanover. Here's what we know so far about her condition.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is currently at home in Hanover, where she is resting and recovering from pneumonia.
- Von der Leyen cancelled her external engagements for the first half of January as "she is taking care of herself and ensuring that she will be fully fit and able to resume her daily routine" after being diagnosed with pneumonia, confirmed the Commission’s spokesperson, Paula Pinho.
"Pneumonia is a serious illness and needs to be treated as such, and that is what the President is doing," she added.
The College of Commissioners was scheduled to travel to Gdańsk for an informal meeting under the Polish Presidency of the European Council, which commenced its term on 1 January for the first half of 2025.
The meeting has now been cancelled, and the Poles have not yet confirmed a new date for the engagement.
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