Dr. Thomas Grumke
2022
Professor at the University of Police and Public Administration Nordrhein-Westfalen
Professor Dr. Thomas Grumke, born 1970, studied political science and German literature in Osnabrück, Ottawa, Berlin, New York and Frankfurt/Oder. Doctoral thesis on „Right-Wing Extremism in the United States“ (advisors: Professor Michael Minkenberg and Professor Hans Joas). From 2000 – 2004 work at the Bertelsmann Foundation, Gütersloh, and the Center for Democratic Culture, Berlin. 2004-2012 specialist on right-wing extremism at the Agency for the Protection of the Constitution (Verfassungsschutz) at the Interior Ministry of the State of Nordrhein-Westfalen. Since 2012 Professor of politics and sociology at the University of Police and Public Administration of Nordrhein-Westfalen (Germany).Various publications and articles on political extremism in German and English.
At the Summit
The Eradicate Hate Global Summit brings together scholars, practitioners, civil society organizations, and policymakers from around the world to share best practices and lessons learned, based on data and empirical evidence, in countering hate-fueled extremism and violent narratives. No other summit, conference, or workshop brings together such an extraordinary group of world-class talent focused on dealing with the issue of hate-fueled violent extremism.
