Kernrechtsfrage
Whether X. had a claim to renewal of his residence permit based on family life with his children.
Extrahierter Entscheid
He had a conditional family-life-based claim, but it was outweighed by the public interest because he lacked irreproachable conduct, given his serious drug conviction and debts.
Extrahierte Begründung
Art. 8 ECHR may support a residence claim for a non-custodial parent with a close, genuine relationship to settled children, but only if no significant removal grounds exist. A 18-month sentence for transporting nearly 15 kg of heroin and substantial debts defeated the required clean record.