The leader of the Reform UK party, Nigel Farage, stated that Europe is on the brink of significant political changes, similar to those occurring in the United States amid the possible return of Donald Trump to power.
He made this statement following a speech by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference. Vance criticized restrictions on free speech, calling them the greatest threat to Europe. According to him, modern European politicians are increasingly resorting to censorship and pressure on dissenters, leading to a crisis of public trust.
Farage supported the American politician’s position, noting that his views were “ahead of their time” and that Europe’s political elite is losing influence. According to the British politician, traditional parties are proving incapable of dealing with growing public discontent, paving the way for new political movements advocating national sovereignty, free speech, and conservative values.
Vance’s statements sparked a mixed reaction. Representatives of the European establishment condemned his words, accusing him of populism and interference in the internal affairs of EU countries. However, among conservative circles, particularly at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), his remarks were well received. Analysts point out that such statements could strengthen the positions of Euroskeptics and parties calling for EU reform or its weakening.
Against this backdrop, Farage urged right-wing supporters in Europe to unite ahead of the 2024 European Parliament elections, stating that it could be a turning point in the history of the European Union.
