The own-initiative report (André Brie (EUL/NGL, DE) rapporteur withdrew his name from the report before the vote), notes that "in Afghanistan, the EU is primarily known as a humanitarian organisation," but considers that "there is also a need for the EU to be seen as having a stronger political influence."
Afganistānā Eiropas Savienību galvenokārt pazīst kā humānās palīdzības organizāciju, tomēr deputāti uzskata: "Ir arī nepieciešams, lai Eiropas Savienību uzlūkotu kā spēcīgāku politisko spēku."