Germany's DAX30 index opened up 131.20 points, or 0.56%, at 23,480.50 points on May 9 (Friday);
The UK's FTSE 100 index opened up 39.42 points, or 0.46%, at 8,571.03 points on May 9 (Friday);
The French CAC40 index opened up 38.04 points, or 0.49%, at 7,732.48 points on May 9 (Friday);
The European STOXX 50 index opened up 14.01 points, or 0.26%, at 5,302.95 points on May 9 (Friday);
The Spanish IBEX35 index opened up 26.36 points, or 0.20%, at 13,504.06 points on May 9 (Friday);
The Italian FTSE MIB index opened up 242.70 points, or 0.62%, at 39,217.00 points on May 9 (Friday).