In the Asian session, the German Benchmark Index traded slightly lower, above 18,300 levels.
European stocks are anticipated to open higher on Wednesday as concerns about the political situation in France ease.
The U.K.'s FTSE index is projected to open 28 points higher, Germany's DAX 43 points higher, France's CAC 40 up by 20 points, and Italy's FTSE MIB up by 47 points.
On Tuesday, European stocks closed lower as investors considered the political uncertainty in France following Sunday's election results. The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) secured the largest number of seats but failed to achieve an absolute majority. The NFP is demanding that President Emmanuel Macron allow it to form a government and appoint one of its candidates as France's next prime minister.