Jørgen Jensen

Jørgen Jensen (1920–1987) was a Danish trade unionist and politician who headed the Communist Party of Denmark (CPD) for ten years between 1977 and 1987.

Early life and education Jensen was born in Copenhagen on 18 January 1920. His father was a worker. Jensen was trained as a car mechanic. Jensen was among the leading figures of the All-Danish Committee for Peace between 1952 and 1962. However, he also criticized it in relation to the working conditions in factories. He criticized both the Socialist People's Party and the Left Socialists in February 1982 arguing that they were supporting the Polish groups against the Communist regime in the country.