May 30 - Meanwhile in London, Paris, Brussels and Berlin

Key political and economic developments across London, Paris, Brussels, and Berlin as of May 30, 2025. They highlight the impending return of the UK Parliament with a focus on spending reviews and policy reforms, France's ongoing internal political maneuvering within major parties alongside discussions on Palestinian state recognition and the legal limbo surrounding US tariffs. In Brussels, the texts cover the US tariff legal challenges, the tightening Polish presidential election, and Ursula von der Leyen's vision for a stronger, more independent Europe, while Berlin focuses on German domestic politics under a new coalition and Germany's support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.