The Prime Minister nevertheless announced the resignation of the government on 11 December , in an action with no practical effects whatsoever .
However , after five unstable months , President Sampaio decided to dissolve Parliament and call fresh elections .
The Prime Minister announced the resignation of the government on 11 December , in an action with no practical effects whatsoever .
However , after five unstable months , President Sampaio decided to dissolve Parliament and call fresh elections .