Germany's DAX30 index opened up 72.94 points, or 0.31%, at 23790.35 points on July 2 (Wednesday);
The UK's FTSE 100 index opened up 37.24 points, or 0.42%, at 8822.57 points on July 2 (Wednesday);
The French CAC40 index opened up 44.16 points, or 0.58%, at 7706.75 points on July 2 (Wednesday);
The Spanish IBEX35 index opened up 52.50 points, or 0.38%, at 14043.50 points on July 2 (Wednesday);
The Italian FTSE MIB index opened up 182.70 points, or 0.46%, at 39744.00 points on July 2 (Wednesday);
The European STOXX 50 index opened up 29.67 points, or 0.56%, at 5312.1 points on July 2 (Wednesday).