中经评论：泛化“国家安全”撑不起欧洲经济

Group 1 - The EU's recent actions to broaden the concept of "national security" through various policy tools are unlikely to boost the current weak economic situation and may exacerbate internal imbalances and weaken innovation vitality [1][2] - The establishment of a "trade bottleneck" database by the EU aims to counteract "economic coercion" faced by member states, reflecting the impact of U.S. tariffs and unilateral protectionist actions on global supply chains [1][2] - The Netherlands' recent takeover of the Chinese company Nexperia highlights the EU's anxiety and its struggle in key technology sectors, leading to supply chain disruptions, particularly in the automotive chip sector [1][2] Group 2 - The EU's push for "absolute security" is a response to multiple crises, including the Eurozone crisis, refugee influx, Brexit, the pandemic, and the Ukraine crisis, which have hindered economic growth and competitiveness in digital and green energy sectors [2][3] - Internal divisions among EU member states regarding "de-risking" measures and industrial subsidies are causing inefficiencies and rising costs, further complicating the EU's economic security strategy [2][3] Group 3 - The key issue facing the EU economy is a decline in competitiveness rather than security shortcomings, with insufficient investment in research and innovation leading to commercialization challenges and a sluggish digital transformation [3][4] - The EU's focus on "security-first" resource allocation may undermine long-term growth potential by diverting funds from education and research, which are crucial for sustained competitiveness [3][4] Group 4 - To genuinely maintain security, the EU should return to multilateralism and cooperation, precisely defining security boundaries and reforming the single market to encourage innovation without distorting competition through subsidies [4] - The EU must seek diversified cooperation and avoid the pitfalls of a zero-sum mindset, balancing security and efficiency to navigate out of its current economic challenges [4]