Our budget is valid says Conte

(ANSA) - Rome, November 21 - Premier Giuseppe Conte stood by his government's budget plan for 2019 after the European Commission said Wednesday that it has rejected the package. "The government is convinced about the validity of the budget framework," Conte said. "I trust there will be a constructive discussion with (Commission President Jean-Claude) Juncker on Saturday evening. We will have another look at our respective positions and assess how to move forward".