Core Viewpoint - The European Commission has announced a new policy framework aimed at enhancing the EU's economic security and resilience in response to increasing external economic threats, marking a shift from a passive to a more proactive approach in economic policy [1][3]. Group 1: Key Initiatives - The flagship proposal under this framework is the "RESourceEU" plan, which aims to reduce Europe's dependence on critical raw materials and semiconductors [1][4]. - The EU will focus on six priority areas, including reducing strategic dependencies on key goods and services, attracting safer investments, supporting critical industrial sectors, ensuring leadership in key technologies, protecting sensitive information, and maintaining the stability of critical infrastructure [3][6]. - Additional initiatives are in various stages of preparation and implementation, including the Security Act, Industrial Acceleration Act, Cloud and AI Development Act, Chips 2.0 Act, Net Zero Industry Act, Critical Raw Materials Act, and the Startup and Scale-Up Strategy [3][4]. Group 2: Economic Projections and Challenges - The EU's economy is projected to grow by 1.4% in 2025, an improvement from the previous forecast of 1.1%, although major economies like Germany, France, and Italy are expected to experience sluggish growth [6]. - The European Commission acknowledges the need for decisive action to unlock internal growth amidst a challenging external environment, emphasizing the importance of simplifying regulations and promoting innovation [6]. - There are internal challenges to the policy shift, including complex coordination mechanisms, industry barriers, and difficulties in fostering a mature venture capital environment [2][6].