Germany's DAX finished about 0.6% firmer at 24,375 on Monday, supported by easing international tensions and the start of earnings season, with investors also eyeing Trump’s trade reversals and France’s political developments. Trump unexpectedly signaled he may soften his tariff plans against China, after announcing on Friday an additional 100% tariff and new export controls on “any and all critical software” starting November 1, in response to Beijing’s restrictions on rare earth exports. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new cabinet in an effort to contain a growing political crisis, reappointing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu. Among stocks, Siemens Energy (+2.4%), Fresenius Medical Care (+2.2%), Infineon Technologies (+1.8%) and Siemens (+1.6%) were the top gainers. On the downside, Commerzbank (-0.9%) and Bayer (-0.8%) posted the biggest declines.