Europe's main stock markets declined by about 0.3% in opening trade on Tuesday.
In initial deals, London's benchmark FTSE 100 index retreated to stand at 7 430.59 points.
In the eurozone, Frankfurt's DAX 30 index dropped to 11 927.01 points and the Paris CAC 40 declined to 5 453 compared with Monday's closing levels.
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