The trial for the Tempe tragedy is set to commence at the specially designated 'Gaipolis' hall at the University of Thessaly, where the incident that led to the death of 57 people will be scrutinized. Christos Houpas, a father of one of the victims, expressed his anger in an interview, emphasizing the absence of political figures among the 36 defendants in the case. He points out that politicians are using Article 86 to evade prosecution, despite promises made during electoral campaigns to abolish it.

Houpas personally filed a lawsuit against Kostas Karamanlis, calling him the 'butcher of Tempe' and holding him responsible for the tragedy. He criticized the political structure that allows leaders to escape accountability, asserting that the trial's focus on non-political defendants underscores a systemic failure in addressing the consequences of their actions. The lack of political accountability continues to fuel frustration among the victims' families, who demand justice not only for their loved ones but also for changes in the political system that allows such tragedies to occur.

The trial is a pivotal moment for many families affected by this tragedy, as they hope for recognition of the political liabilities involved and a commitment to ensuring such disasters do not happen in the future. With the eyes of the public on the proceedings, this case could serve as a significant point for reform in Greek governance, challenging the longstanding protections afforded to political figures against legal action.