But Tindale warns the changes those executives and the prime minister envision are not likely to be accepted by other European leaders.
"The other EU members would ultimately let him walk if his shopping list of demands for repatriation of powers are too great," he said.
European officials have indicated as much, including the French government spokeswoman.
"Being a member of the European Union brings with it a certain number of obligations, and the Europe we believe in and we live in is a solidarity pact which applies to all member states. Otherwise it's not solidarity," said Najat Vallaud-Belkacem.
But Britain has never been interested in as much solidarity as many other EU members. Years ago, it opted out of two key aspects of the Union - the common currency and the open borders agreement.
Europe expert Iain Begg at the London School of Economics says while the euro crisis is pushing much of the continent toward closer integration, Britain wants less.
"I can see Europe going in one direction, which is seeking to integrate more, Britain becoming increasingly uneasy with this federalizing tendency, and therefore divorce is the only outcome," he said.
Prime Minister Cameron and his supporters don't want a divorce, just a better relationship. But the plan to negotiate with the 26 other EU members and then hold a referendum is fraught with uncertainty, and, experts say, could lead Britain where Cameron says he doesn't want it to go - out of the European Union.
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