Barclays ended down 0.6% as former Chief Executive Bob Diamond testified before the Treasury Select Committee.

WSJ: Stocks Fall Back in Europe

The scandal sparked the resignations of three Barclays senior board members, including ex-chief executive Bob Diamond.

BBC: Barclays bank chief Antony Jenkins to waive bonus

Last week, Chief Executive Bob Diamond and Finance Director Chris Lucas agreed to cut bonuses until the bank improves its profitability.

WSJ: European Stocks End Higher