Past and contemporary issues of Slovenian language policy

The article briefly presents the key periods and levels of the Slovene language planning, along with related language policy measures. It looks back at the beginnings of codification of the Slovene language and outlines planning of the Slovene language status in various state formations. More detailed information is provided on the current language policy concepts in the independent Slovene state. New language relationships are pointed out, especially the Slovenian-English language contact, which figures as one of the evermore prominent issues in the national language policy programmes of the country.