Doha: European stock markets opened lower on Friday amid renewed uncertainty over developments in the Middle East. Among major indices, France's CAC 40 in Paris fell 0.86%, while Germany's DAX in Frankfurt declined 0.91%. Britain's FTSE 100 also dropped 0.91%, while Italy's FTSE MIB slipped 0.55%.

According to Qatar News Agency, the negative opening of the European stock markets reflects the investors' cautious approach due to geopolitical tensions. The situation in the Middle East has created an environment of unpredictability, impacting investor sentiment and leading to declines across key European indices.