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title: "European stocks opened higher collectively, with the German DAX30 index rising by 2.3%"
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description: "Previously, German Chancellor-designate Merz stated that Germany would amend its constitution to exempt defense and security spending from fiscal expenditure limits. The UK FTSE 100 index rose by 0.5%, the French CAC 40 index rose by 1.42%, and the European Stoxx 50 index rose by 1.58%. Most European defense and automotive stocks rose, with Thyssenkrupp up nearly 9%, Thales up over 4%, Continental AG and BMW up over 4%, and Renault up nearly 4%"
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# European stocks opened higher collectively, with the German DAX30 index rising by 2.3%

Previously, German Chancellor-designate Merz stated that Germany would amend its constitution to exempt defense and security spending from fiscal expenditure restrictions. The UK FTSE 100 index rose by 0.5%, the French CAC 40 index rose by 1.42%, and the European Stoxx 50 index rose by 1.58%. Most European defense and automotive stocks rose, with Thyssenkrupp up nearly 9%, Thales up over 4%, Continental AG and BMW up over 4%, and Renault up nearly 4%

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