Germany's DAX 30 index opened up 191.08 points, or 0.80%, at 24,036.49 on Monday, October 20.
The UK's FTSE 100 index opened up 32.08 points, or 0.34%, at 9,386.65 on Monday, October 20.
France's CAC 40 index opened up 39.12 points, or 0.48%, at 8,213.32 on Monday, October 20.
Europe The STOXX 50 index opened up 37.76 points, or 0.67%, at 5,645.15 on Monday, October 20.
The Spanish IBEX 35 index opened up 106.25 points, or 0.68%, at 15,715.25 on Monday, October 20.
The Italian FTSE MIB index opened up 331.89 points, or 0.79%, at 42,090.00 on Monday, October 20.