Transforming language ideologies in the Styrias and in PrekmurjeWiedner, Jakob (Avtor) Lipavic Oštir, Alja (Avtor) Wagner, Chiara (Avtor) Penšek-Rader, Dorian (Avtor) Čelofiga, Jernej (Avtor) German languageSlovene languageStyriaPrekmurjelinguistic capitaldiscursive practicesvernacular nationalismqualitative analysesThe article examines how monolingual ideologies shape language policies and identities in the Slovenian-Austrian border region through a qualitative analysis of interviews. Rooted in ethno-linguistic nationalism, these ideologies continue to influence language policies, particularly through linguistic purism and a persistent "discourse of threat". Monolingual narratives often overlook historical multilingual realities and cross-border communities. Interview data show that younger generations are shifting toward linguistic pragmatism, embracing local dialects, English, and a European identity. Overall, while nationalistic discourses still linger, generational change and EU integration foster a more inclusive understanding of languages and identities in the region.Zgodovinsko društvo dr. Franca Kovačiča v Mariboru, Znanstveno raziskovalni inštitut dr. Franca Kovačiča v Mariboru20252026-01-30 04:18:13Neznano27233UDK: 81'27ISSN pri članku: 2591-2194DOI: 10.32874/SHS.2025-19COBISS_ID: 264362243sl