India, Oct. 19 -- European stocks are seen opening lower on Monday as mass protests in France spiraled into riots, compounding an already elevated fiscal risk premium.

The euro fell against most of its Group-of-10 peers as a result of widespread protests in France and escalating tensions in Ukraine.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for "calm and order" after a major day of protests turned into rioting and looting on Saturday.

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