Easing in Europe

(Reuters) - European shares rose on Thursday, as expectations the European Central Bank will provide more stimulus for an ailing euro zone economy countered disappointment over the collapse of Renault-Nissan’s merger with Fiat-Chrysler.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.3% by 0717 GMT, with the auto sector, down 0.48%, preventing stronger gains.

Big parts of Europe live on the edge of recession.