The political storm that erupted against the backdrop of Maria Karystianou’s statements on abortions shows no sign of abating, as her proposal for a “public consultation” on the issue was considered anachronistic and outdated by almost all of the country’s political forces.

Pandora’s box was opened by Maria Karystianou’s remarks yesterday, as her response to a question about abortions on the television station Open provoked both negative and positive reactions from the political world, as well as within the ranks of the victims’ relatives. Ms Karystianou has ridden the crest of a wave of popularity based on her becoming the face of the families of vitims of the Tempi train disaster, and has embarged on a political career with an aim at taking part in the 2027 elections.

Maria Karystianou, who spearheaded the movement for justice for the Tempi tragedy, having lost her daughter in the crash, has formally announced her intention to establish a political entity, inspired by the Tempi tragedy, with a platform focused on “cleansing” and “fighting corruption.” Polls indicate significant support for Karystianou, drawing potential votes from various party electorates—especially those who believed in theories about “illegal cargo” being involved in the Tempi incident. Karystianou is in talks with figures from political, academic, and social spheres to build the foundation of her new political venture.