European stocks declined on wednesday:11 GMT, marking its second consecutive session of losses and trading at levels not seen since October 17.

According to Qatar News Agency, technology shares were among the biggest losers, dropping 1.3 percent. Meanwhile, traditionally defensive sectors such as food and beverages posted modest gains. Shares of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk slipped 2 percent, while Vestas, the Danish wind turbine manufacturer, surged 10 percent.