European stocks were poised for a subdued start on Thursday as investors weighed political risks in France while digesting earnings from AI chip leader Nvidia.
Earlier this week, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou unexpectedly called a confidence vote for next month, a move widely expected to topple his minority government.
Meanwhile, Nvidia slipped 3% in extended trading despite beating second-quarter earnings and revenue forecasts, as data center sales fell short of estimates for a second straight quarter.
Investors will also parse a series of European economic releases, including new car registrations, economic sentiment and consumer inflation expectations.
In premarket trade, Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 futures hovered near the flatline.