European stocks rose as France faces political crisis and ECB rate decision looms. New PM Sébastien Lecornu takes office amid protests over budget cuts. ECB expected to keep deposit rate unchanged with focus on macroeconomic projections. U.S. CPI data watched after positive producer prices report. STOXX 600 up 0.3%, DAX slightly higher, CAC 40 up 0.6%, FTSE 100 rises 0.4%.

Playtech surges 6.6% on strong first-half results, Energean cuts production forecast, Trainline soars 10% on trading statement, Technip Energies to acquire Ecovyst’s business for $556 million, Sanofi gains 1% on fast track designation for SAR402663 in U.S. for macular degeneration.

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