The Ideological Parallels Between Nigel Farage and Hitler: Xenophobia, Racism, and AntiEuropeanism as AntiSemitism

The rise of nationalist and populist rhetoric in Europe, particularly in the context of Brexit, has drawn historical comparisons to authoritarian dictators as Adolf Hitler. Among the most controversial figures in this movement is Nigel Farage, former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and a central architect of the Brexit campaign. Farage’s rhetoric—characterized by his disdain for the European Union (EU), his portrayal of immigrants as a threat, and accusations of pandering to racist and xenophobic sentiments—has prompted scholars and critics to draw parallels between his discourse and the demagoguery exploited by Hitler.