Germany's DAX30 index opened up 135.36 points, or 0.59%, at 23,253.00 points on May 8 (Thursday);
The UK's FTSE 100 index opened up 25.92 points, or 0.30%, at 8,585.25 points on May 8 (Thursday);
The European STOXX 50 index opened up 27.66 points, or 0.53%, at 5,257.85 points on May 8 (Thursday);
The Spanish IBEX35 index opened up 1.20 points, or 0.01%, at 13,480.90 points on May 8 (Thursday);
The Italian FTSE MIB index opened up 190.11 points, or 0.50%, at 38,510.00 points on May 8 (Thursday);
The French CAC40 index opened up 36.86 points, or 0.48%, at 7,663.7 points on May 8 (Thursday).