# 2097/2011/RA
- Author: European Ombudsman
- Date: 2013-01-25T00:00+01:00[Europe/Paris]
- [URL](https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/digest/en/49113)
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It is the Ombudsman's considered opinion that, except in the most extreme cases, open dialogue is positive. It is furthermore his view that, unless the Commission were to demonstrate that a particular dialogue would be contrary to the Union's core values, as set out in Article 2 TEU, the Commission is free to engage in an open and frank discussion. Conducting a dialogue on an issue dealt with in existing legislation cannot but constitute constructive action.