The German Bundestag has released an interim report by the Inquiry Commission on "Lessons Learned from Afghanistan for Germany's Integrated Engagement."Link opens in a new window The report cites Dr Hassan's researchLink opens in a new window and the studyLink opens in a new window he undertook on behalf of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee.

The Bundestag's report utilises Dr Hassan's timeline to demonstrate the longstanding foundation of the European Union's relations with Afghanistan, dating back to the 1950s, and critiques the effectiveness of international financial support. It highlights Dr Hassan's research demonstrating how unsystematic and unconditional monetary aid provided by foreign actors enabled Afghan elites to bypass the democratization process, perpetuating a patronage system rather than fostering democratic institutions. This perspective has shaped parliamentary debates on the efficacy and strategic approach of international aid, particularly regarding integrating financial support into democratic frameworks.