The eurozone is emerging from recession, according to the latest forecast from the European Commission.

"The economy appears to be at a turning point," the commission said.

It forecast growth of 0.2% for the July to September quarter, with Germany and France continuing to grow and Italy exiting recession.

The commission also forecast the UK economy, which is outside the eurozone, would grow by 0.2% during the third quarter, marking the end of recession.......