Italy's political deadlock and the possibility of an extended period of political uncertainty have caused concern throughout Europe, particularly in light of the recent tensions over bank deposits in Cyprus reigniting fears of a resurgence of the euro zone debt crisis. Center-left leader Pier Luigi Bersani, who won a majority in the lower house but not in the Senate, holds the largest bloc in parliament but cannot govern without support from another party. Despite efforts, no agreement seems likely with either Silvio Berlusconi's center-right alliance or the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement led by Beppe Grillo. If no resolution is reached, Italy may face a brief period with a caretaker government before going back to the polls, possibly as soon as June. Bersani is pushing for a limited package of reforms focused on fighting corruption and creating jobs, hoping to gain support from the 5-Star Movement. The country, already deep in recession, can't afford a prolonged political crisis given its high debt and unemployment rates. Despite this, cooperation among parties seems unlikely, with tensions escalating between them. Berlusconi has even proposed naming the next president in exchange for supporting a government led by Bersani, a suggestion that was swiftly rejected by the PD. The current political climate has only exacerbated hostilities among parties, with no clear path forward.