European shares rose on Thursday

Media IN London, June 06, 2019SPA

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.3% by 0717 GMT, with the auto sector, down 0.48%, preventing stronger gains.

Shares of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles MV slipped 1.6%, weighing on Milan’s bluechip index, after the Italian carmaker abandoned its $35 billion offer for Renault SA . Renault’s shares slumped about 8%.