Austrian chancellor to undergo 'routine' operation for back pain

VIENNA (Reuters) -Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker will undergo a "routine" operation next week after experiencing back pain, his office said on Wednesday, adding that he plans to work from home after he is discharged from hospital.

"Chancellor Christian Stocker has been suffering from back pain for some time. On medical advice, he will therefore undergo a planned routine operation during the autumn half-term holiday at the end of October," his office said in a statement, referring to next week.

(Reporting by Francois Murphy; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

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