Finland has recorded the highest unemployment rate in the European Union, according to Yle News. The figures come during a week when the country is also hosting Europe’s biggest civil defence exercise since the Second World War.

The two developments highlight very different pressures facing Finland at the same time: a weak labour market and a strong focus on readiness. Yle News reported that the civil defence drill is the largest of its kind in Europe since the war, but no further details were given in the brief.

It is not yet clear whether the unemployment figures or the exercise will lead to any immediate policy changes. For now, both developments point to a country dealing with economic strain while also preparing for security challenges.