Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the applicant could still rely on Art. 7 ANAG for renewal of the residence permit.
Decisione estratta
No. The marital relationship had only formal existence and reliance on the marriage right was abusive because no realistic prospect of resuming marital cohabitation remained.
Motivazione estratta
The cantonal court's factual findings showed long-term deterioration, repeated separations, no renewed cohabitation since April 2006, and clear indications that the spouse had definitively separated; these findings were binding.