European stock markets experienced significant declines at the opening of trading on April 7, 2025. Germany's DAX index initially plummeted by 10% before recovering slightly to a 5% drop. France's CAC 40 index fell by 6.46% at the open, leading to the suspension of all banking operations on the Paris stock market. Other major European indices also saw sharp declines, with the FTSE 100 in the UK dropping nearly 6%, Italy's stock market falling by 8.4%, and the Amsterdam stock market declining by 5%. Frankfurt, Paris, and Italy's markets were down 10%, 6.5%, and 7.5% respectively at various points during the morning. These movements indicate a broad sell-off across the continent.