The German DAX 30 index initially fell 1.03% to 25381.30 points. The French stock index initially closed down 1.56%, the Italian stock index fell 2.47%, the banking index fell 4.02%, and the UK stock index initially fell 0.31%.

The German DAX 30 index initially fell 1.03% to 25381.30 points. The French stock index initially closed down 1.56%, the Italian stock index fell 2.47%, the banking index fell 4.02%, and the UK stock index initially fell 0.31%.