diff --git a/containment.cpp b/containment.cpp
index 74141e6ed..b3198b92a 100644
--- a/containment.cpp
+++ b/containment.cpp
@@ -918,6 +918,10 @@ void Containment::setScreen(int newScreen, int newDesktop)
     }
 
     d->checkRemoveAction();
+
+    if (newScreen >= 0) {
+        emit activate();
+    }
 }
 
 int Containment::screen() const