German shares hit a fresh record high on Tuesday, supported by gains in industrial stocks and insurers, while data showed a services sector downturn in the euro zone's largest economy eased in November.

Germany's DAX climbed 0.8%, propelled by strong gains in Allianz and Daimler Truck Holding, while the STOXX 600 index closed 0.4% higher.

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