European stocks opened in positive territory on Monday as lockdown lifting continues throughout the continent.

The pan-European Stoxx 600 added 0.4% at the start of trading, with banks jumping 1.2% to lead gains as all sectors except chemicals started the day in positive territory.

European investors continue to watch developments in the region with countries continuing to gradually lift lockdown restrictions. On Sunday, the U.K.'s Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tentative steps to re-open the economy and public life.

Source : CNBC