Speaking to ANT1, Karystianou said official announcements will only be made when a structured and substantive programme is ready, stressing that her entry into politics stems from a sense of personal duty. “There is no rush. The only thing that is certain is that we will participate in the next elections,” she said.
She reiterated that her primary, non-negotiable goal remains the vindication of her child and, through that path, a broader restoration of justice. Her campaign, she said, is inextricably linked to confronting corruption and nepotism, which she views as deeply rooted pathologies in Greek public life and core factors behind the Tempe tragedy.
Karystianou rejected accusations that she is “instrumentalising” her daughter’s death, calling such claims immoral and unfounded. “No one would choose such a loss for personal gain,” she said, adding that her political initiative is directed precisely against the practices and tolerances that, in her view, produced the systemic failures behind the crash.
She also expressed concern about criticism from a small number of victims’ relatives, questioning how political representation and demands for a stronger, independent judiciary could undermine the wider struggle for truth about Tempe. She stressed that she respects all families but will not accept attempts to discredit or divide the collective effort.
On the issue of the Tempe Victims’ Relatives Association, which she currently chairs, Karystianou said she will step down when officially requested. Until then, she believes she continues to serve its goals.
Finally, she made clear that the new political formation will not include individuals with prior political careers. The aim, she said, is to demonstrate that this is not “one of the same”, but a coalition of active citizens with clear intentions, concrete proposals and an emphasis on realistic solutions rather than general promises.
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