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Prof. Dr. Henning Tappe is a Professor of Public Law, German and International Tax Law at the University of Trier, Faculty of Law. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Münster (2008) and habilitation (2012). Before joining Trier in 2014, he was a professor at the University of Osnabrück (2013–2014). His research focuses on tax law (constitutional and international dimensions), budget law, public debt law, and fiscal equalization. He is affiliated with organizations such as the German Society for Tax Law and the Trier Tax Forum.
Education: Studied law at the University of Münster (LL.M. 2000), legal clerkship in Berlin (2000–2004), and completed his habilitation on tax law justification in 2012. His doctoral thesis on budget law earned the University of Münster's Dissertation Prize.
Research interests include constitutional aspects of taxation, international tax harmonization, and public finance mechanisms. He teaches courses on income tax, VAT, corporate tax, and European tax law, emphasizing practical legal application through moot courts and case studies.
Professional roles include advising on fiscal policy and contributing to debates on EU tax governance. His team includes researchers like Dr. Christian Wehmörner (VAT expert) and administrative support staff. He has supervised numerous students, including Sabrina Wortmann, Ferhat Kayhan, and others.
- Member: German Constitutional Law Professors' Association, German Tax Society, Trier Tax Forum
- Award: University of Münster Dissertation Prize (2008)
Labs/Teams: Leads the Tax Law specialization program at Trier, collaborating with practitioners and offering interdisciplinary training in tax law and public finance.
