Deal-making in two of the most embattled economies in Europe has helped fuel a surge in M&A activity in the region this year, according to data that will help soothe lingering fears of a sovereign debt crisis.

Total M&A volume in Europe is up 91% to $344.4bn year-to-date with a total of 5,692 deals, according to data from Thomson Reuters.

Deal-making in two of the most embattled economies in Europe has helped fuel a steep rise in M&A activity in the region this year

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