European stock markets closed in positive territory

The UK FTSE recorded an increase of 50.18 points, equal to 0.59%, closing at 8,604.98

The German DAX rose by 67.22 points, or 0.29%, settling at 23,566.54 points

The French CAC gained 106.35 points, with an increase of 1.37%, closing at 7,850.10 points

The Dutch AEX marked an increase of 16.34 points, equal to 1.80%, closing at 922.08 points