The stock indices declined due to the weak earnings results from companies across Europe.

The industrial production in the Eurozone decreased 0.3% in March, from a 0.3% increase in February. Analysts had expected this figure. The year-on year rate of the industrial production in the Eurozone decreased 0.1% in March, from a 1.7% increase in February.

U.K. unemployment rate declined to 6.8% in March, from 6.9% in February. The claimant count dropped by 25,100 in April, compared to a decline of 30,400 people in March. Analysts had expected a decrease of 31,200 people.

Mediaset SpA shares declined 6.7% after announcing a net loss in the first quarter.

Nordex AG shares increased 7.7% after the company raised its full-year sales outlook for 2014.

Current figures:

Name                                   Price                                    Change                 Change %

FTSE 100                             6,861.98                              -11.10                     -0.16%

DAX                                      9,738.18                             -16.25                     -0.17%

CAC 40                                 4,497.7                                  -7.32                     -0.16%