Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the refusal to renew the residence permit was lawful despite the marriage to a Swiss citizen and family life in Switzerland.
Decisione estratta
The permit could be refused because the appellant had repeatedly committed serious offences, creating an expulsion ground and outweighing his private and family interests under proportionality and Article 8 ECHR.
Motivazione estratta
Under Art. 7 ANAG the spouse of a Swiss citizen normally has a right to a permit, but that right falls away where an expulsion ground exists. The appellant was repeatedly sentenced to substantial prison terms, showing a serious fault and a risk of reoffending. Given the length and gravity of the convictions, the limited integration, and the public interest in removing him, the non-renewal was proportionate.