UPDATE 1-European Factors to Watch-Shares set to pause at 5 year highs
December 30, 2013 at 02:23 AM EST
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - European stocks were seen steadying on Monday after two weeks of strong gains that have pulled markets to five-year highs, with a risk that Italian lender Monte Paschi could be nationalised in focus in what could otherwise be a quiet session.