diff --git a/debian/control b/debian/control
index e82f8eb..4defc9d 100644
--- a/debian/control
+++ b/debian/control
@@ -7,6 +7,6 @@ Standards-Version: 3.7.2
 
 Package: mintmenu
 Architecture: all
-Depends: python (>= 2.4), python (<< 3), python-gtk2, python-glade2, mint-common, python-mate-menu, python-mate-desktop, python-corba, python-mate
+Depends: python (>= 2.4), python (<< 3), python-gtk2, python-glade2, mint-common, python-mate-menu, python-mate-desktop, python-corba, python-mate, python-xdg
 Description: Advanced Gnome menu
  One of the most advanced menus under Linux. MintMenu supports filtering, favorites, easy-uninstallation, autosession, and many other features.