Farage's 17-Year Battle in Brussels
Farage served as an MEP from 1999 to 2020, using the European Parliament as a platform to criticise the EU from within. His speeches went viral and made him internationally known.
Key Dates
1999
Elected as MEP for South East England
2010
Famous 'Who are you?' speech to Van Rompuy
2020
Final speech in EU Parliament before Brexit
Related Quotes
"Rather than bring peace and harmony, the EU will cause insurgency and violence."
Response to EU winning Nobel Peace Prize • 2012-10-19
"The euro Titanic has now hit the iceberg and sadly there simply aren't enough lifeboats."
European Parliament speech on eurozone crisis • 2011
"Who the hell do you think you people are?"
Addressing EU leaders after the Greek bailout • 2010-11-24
"You have the charisma of a damp rag and the appearance of a low-grade bank clerk."
To EU President Herman Van Rompuy • 2010-02-24