Erik Jensen (Greenlandic politician)

Erik Jensen (born 15 July 1975) is a Greenlandic politician currently serving as the leader of Siumut and the former Minister of Mineral Resources and Labor.

[1] In the Kielsen V Cabinet, Erik Jensen served as the Minister of Mineral Resources and Labor.

In October 2019, Jensen met with delegates from the United States to discuss initiatives of Greenland's resource sector.

[2] In 2020, disputes within Siumut regarding the leadership of Kim Kielsen and his lack of involvement of local politicians in decision making processes came to a boiling point, and Jensen resigned from the government.

Jensen so far has shown no intention to immediately compete for the position of Prime Minister.