Britain needs to keep control of its own tax policy and look out for any loss of control over foreign affairs, according to a new Government report on the EU.
The first part of the biggest review of Britain's involvement in the union in 40 years looked at what membership has brought the UK.
It will form the basis of David Cameron's renegotiation of the country's role in Europe before an in-out referendum he has pledged to hold by 2017.
The Government has described the review as "the most extensive analysis of the impact of EU membership on the UK ever undertaken".
It will publish 32 reports between now and 2014.
Drawn up by officials, they do not make recommendations but attempt to summarise how the EU helps and hinders the UK.
The first set looked at the European single market, taxation, foreign policy, overseas aid, health and animal welfare.
The report on foreign affairs raises concerns about the performance of EU institutions such as the diplomatic service - the external action service headed by Baroness Ashton.
"If the internal conditions of EU external action deteriorate, how will that affect our choices of how to deliver international impact in the British interest?" the report asks.
"If the institution's performance does not improve, or if there is an undesirable shift in control away from the member states, such as a greater role for the European Parliament, how will we alter our approach, what will the constraints be, and how will we use or develop our other partnerships and alliances as alternative vehicles?"
The report on health questioned the impact of EU regulations - such as the working time directive (WTD) and data protection laws - on the NHS.
"There was a strong view that it is important to consult more with health departments and their stakeholders on these areas from the outset. A number of concerns were raised about the negative impact of the WTD on the NHS," it said.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said the reports were an essential contribution to the debate on Britain's EU future.
"At a time when the EU is facing considerable challenges and discussion on the EU in Britain is intensifying, it is vitally important that the debate in the UK is as well-informed as possible," he said.
"These reports make a valuable contribution, not only to the debate in this country but also to the debate taking place in other European nations about the future of the EU."
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