1.   The end of the parliamentary stalemate opened the way for a spending plan to deal with failed housing loan companies.

2.   Some of the voters were pessimistic about the future following years of government crises and parliamentary stalemate.

3.   The elections have been called one year early after months of parliamentary stalemate.

4.   The elections, called a year early after months of parliamentary stalemate, are expected to break the deadlock and produce a working majority.