diff --git a/debian/control b/debian/control
index 9e0fe455..6cc53610 100644
--- a/debian/control
+++ b/debian/control
@@ -52,7 +52,6 @@ Depends: fonts-cantarell,
          gnome-shell-extension-window-list,
          xdg-desktop-portal-gnome,
          ${misc:Depends}
-Recommends: gnome-classic-xsession
 Provides: x-session-manager
 Breaks: gnome-shell-extensions (<< 47)
 Replaces: gnome-shell-extensions (<< 47)
@@ -71,28 +70,6 @@ Description: Classic version of the GNOME desktop
  GNOME Classic provides an alternative version of GNOME Shell that uses
  more traditional design elements.
 
-Package: gnome-classic-xsession
-Architecture: all
-Depends: gnome-classic,
-         ${misc:Depends}
-Provides: x-session-manager
-Breaks: gnome-shell-extensions (<< 47)
-Replaces: gnome-shell-extensions (<< 47)
-Description: Classic version of the GNOME desktop using Xorg
- This package contains the required components for the GNOME Classic on Xorg
- session, based on the GNOME Shell. It can be started from a display
- manager such as GDM, and requires 3D acceleration to work properly.
- .
- The GNOME Shell provides core interface functions like switching
- windows, launching applications or see your notifications. It takes
- advantage of the capabilities of modern graphics hardware and
- introduces innovative user interface concepts to provide a
- delightful and easy to use experience. GNOME Shell is the defining
- technology of the GNOME user experience.
- .
- GNOME Classic provides an alternative version of GNOME Shell that uses
- more traditional design elements.
-
 Package: gnome-shell-extensions-common
 Architecture: all
 Depends: ${misc:Depends}
diff --git a/debian/gnome-classic-xsession.install b/debian/gnome-classic-xsession.install
deleted file mode 100644
index 24f18724..00000000
--- a/debian/gnome-classic-xsession.install
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-usr/share/xsessions