The tragedy at Tempi was not an unfortunate incident or an isolated human error; it was the expected outcome of a state that has operated for decades with tolerance for inadequacy, a degradation of safety, and a systematic avoidance of accountability. The event was characterized as a crime with clear institutional and political traits, revealing the stark reality of public administration behind the façade of a 'modern European state.'

The question of whether the Tempi incident can be considered Greece's 'new Polytechnic' does not concern the comparison of disparate historical events, nor does it involve differing eras, figures, or power forms. Rather, it touches upon the collective significance of an event and the potential for it to serve as a turning point in public consciousness. While the Polytechnic uprising symbolized resistance against an authoritarian regime, the tragedy at Tempi instead uncovers the deep institutional decay within a state claiming democratic governance.

In highlighting these themes, the article poses a challenge to both the authorities and society at large. It calls for introspection on the systemic failures leading to such tragedies and raises urgent questions about the accountability of public institutions. As such, it emphasizes the need for a critical reassessment of governance and safety standards in Greece to prevent future occurrences of similar tragedies.