 Caron's first political office was as under-secretary for Civil Aviation.He served under-secretary for Public Works in the Government of Antonio Segni from 1955 to 1957, under-secretary for Defense in the 1957–1958 Governments of Adone Zoli and 1958–1959 Amintore Fanfani Government.He became active in European politics as one of the Italian delegates at the Council of Europe.