Published 2023-04-26
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Abstract
The aim of this paper is to identify main commuting trends in Slovakia based on the data of
2001 and 2011 Censuses. The increase of the total number of out-commuters was an
important change in commuting. The increased number of cross-border commuters was the
result of integration of Slovakia into the EU and the gradual opening of labour markets of the
EU Member States for the citizens of Slovakia. Strengthening of the position of Bratislava as
the largest commuting centre in the country is a consequence of the fact that it is the largest
city and the capital of Slovakia, which concentrates the most important administrative, social,
cultural and economic roles in the country. The changing position of other commuting centres
was based on their capacity to face up to transformation of economy after 1989 and to attract
the foreign direct investment.