Federal Chancellor Stocker Back Home After Back Surgery

According to the Chancellery, Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) will now continue to recover from his back surgery at home. Stocker plans to work from home for a "certain period" and manage official duties from there. No information was provided on when the Chancellor will personally return to the Chancellery.

Chancellor Stocker on the Road to Recovery After Back Surgery

"The Chancellor is doing well and continues to be on the road to recovery," said the Chancellery. Stocker expressed his heartfelt thanks to the treating doctors and the entire nursing and hospital staff for the excellent care, it was further stated. The 65-year-old ÖVP leader underwent surgery last Wednesday due to persistent back pain. Since then, the Chancellor has been represented by Vice Chancellor and SPÖ leader Andreas Babler and State Secretary Alexander Pröll (ÖVP).

(APA/Red)

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