Germany's DAX30 index opened up 63.48 points, or 0.26%, at 24,104.19 points on July 8 (Tuesday);
The UK's FTSE 100 index opened up 3.49 points, or 0.04%, at 8,810.02 points on July 8 (Tuesday);
The French CAC40 index opened up 13.49 points, or 0.17%, at 7,736.96 points on July 8 (Tuesday);
The European STOXX 50 index opened up 11.81 points, or 0.22%, at 5,353.35 points on July 8 (Tuesday);
The Spanish IBEX35 index opened up 45.30 points, or 0.32%, at 14,104.50 points on July 8 (Tuesday);
The Italian FTSE MIB index opened up 95.75 points, or 0.24%, at 40,010.00 points on July 8 (Tuesday).