European stocks reached a more than one-month high, influenced by strong performances in the banking sector and the hope of a new budget in France following the fall of the prime minister's government. The Cac 40 index in Paris saw a modest increase of 0.3% despite ongoing political instability. The Iseq gained 0.6%, with significant contributions from Ryanair and Irish banks. However, the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 showed minimal changes, and the personal goods sector witnessed a robust 3.3% increase.