Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the appellant had a right to renewal of the residence permit under Art. 17(2) LSEE despite separation
Decisione estratta
No. Since the spouses had been living separately, he could not rely on Art. 17(2) LSEE.
Motivazione estratta
The provision grants a residence permit to the foreign spouse of a settlement permit holder only while the spouses live together.