Italy's political deadlock and the possibility of extended political uncertainty have raised concerns throughout Europe. This comes at a time when the Cyprus bank deposit standoff reignited fears of a resurgence of the euro zone debt crisis. Pier Luigi Bersani, leader of the center-left, holds the largest bloc in parliament but lacks the ability to govern without support from other parties. However, there is no indication of any potential agreement with either Silvio Berlusconi's center-right alliance or Beppe Grillo's anti-establishment 5-Star Movement. If no compromise can be reached among the divided parties, Italy may face a period under a caretaker government before heading back to the polls, potentially as early as June. Bersani is proposing a limited set of reforms focused on fighting corruption and creating jobs in hopes of gaining support from the 5-Star Movement. Italy, as the euro zone's third-largest economy, is in no position to endure a prolonged political crisis given its current economic struggles. The crisis seems to have only deepened animosities between parties rather than fostering cooperation like when Mario Monti took over from Berlusconi in 2011. Grillo has vowed not to support a government led by any other party, while Berlusconi has made demands regarding the appointment of the next president, leading to further tensions among the parties.