May 28 - Meanwhile in London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin

Developments across London, Paris, Berlin, and Brussels as of May 28th, 2025. Key issues include the UK's spending review and crime concerns, with pressure on the Chancellor to increase police funding and warnings about early prisoner release plans. In Paris, the Socialist Party's leadership race is underway following a contested internal vote, alongside scrutiny of public finances and the upcoming Parisian municipal elections. Berlin is focused on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit, where a substantial German aid package for Ukraine is expected to be announced, while domestic discussions concern network expansion and the possibility of an AfD ban. Brussels is navigating the Israel-Gaza conflict, with EU criticism of Israeli actions and calls to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement, as well as ongoing tensions with Hungary over rule of law and the potential freezing of EU funds.