The DAX opened little changed on Thursday, hovering just above the 25,000-point mark as investors digested fresh weakness from Wall Street.
The German benchmark slipped 0.1% to 25,014 points in early trading, reflecting a risk-off sentiment that has persisted since the close of a record-breaking second quarter.
The drag came primarily from the technology sector, where the Nasdaq Composite posted significant losses in the preceding session.
Broad-based selling in US tech giants has spilled over into European markets, capping upside for growth-oriented names in Frankfurt.
Bayer shares remained a focal point for domestic traders, though the broader index showed little directional conviction.
This cautious tone marks a tentative start to the third quarter for European equities.