ROME: European equities finished higher on hopes that the Greek parliament will be able to pass the legislation needed to get a third bailout.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed around 0.4 percent higher paring earlier losses, with most major bourses ending in positive territory.
The German DAX and London’s FTSE both closed in the region of 0.2 percent higher, while French stocks outperformed to end 0.6 percent higher.





