Johanna Hansen is on track to succeed Finance Minister Geir Stein . Sigurdardottir briefly led her own political party , which merged with other center-left parties to form the Alliance party . Haarde resigned after the collapse of Iceland 's main banks , currency . Sigurdardottir is currently the minister of social affairs and social security . negotiations are underway between Hansen 's party and potential partners .
Johanna Hansen is on track to succeed Finance Minister Geir Stein . Haarde resigned after the collapse of Iceland 's main banks , currency . Sigurdardottir is currently the minister of social affairs and social security . negotiations are underway between Hansen 's party and potential partners .