Germany's DAX 30 index closed up 216.66 points, or 0.92%, at 23,738.08 on Friday, September 26.
The UK's FTSE 100 index rose 71.76 points, or 0.78%, to 9,285.74 on Friday, September 26.
France's CAC 40 index rose 75.26 points, or 0.97%, to 7,870.68 on Friday, September 26.
Europe The STOXX 50 index closed up 54.76 points, or 1.01%, at 5,499.65 on Friday, September 26.
The Spanish IBEX 35 index closed up 218.00 points, or 1.44%, at 15,354.50 on Friday, September 26.
The Italian FTSE MIB index closed up 394.51 points, or 0.93%, at 42,637.00 on Friday, September 26.