European stock markets opened lower, with major indices experiencing declines. Germany's DAX index fell by 1.15%, while the UK's FTSE 100 dropped 0.55%. France's CAC 40 saw a decrease of 1.12%, the Euro Stoxx 50 slid 1.24%, and Italy's FTSE MIB fell 1.36%. The broad market downturn reflects investor caution amid ongoing economic uncertainties.