Frits Wester doesn't want to think about retirement: 'Still as fit as a young monkey'

Frits Wester, the 64-year-old political reporter, has firmly stated that he has no intention of retiring in the near future. He expressed a strong aversion to the concept of retirement, which he associates with inactivity, loss of purpose, and declining health. Citing his father's experience after retiring at 58 as a cautionary tale, Wester insists that he needs his professional life to feel fully engaged and productive. He remains skeptical of leisure-based hobbies, such as painting or solving puzzles, preferring the fast-paced nature of his journalism career instead. Having returned to work full-time in 2020 after overcoming personal struggles with alcohol, Wester feels physically rejuvenated and maintains a healthy lifestyle. He has successfully shed over 10 kilograms and reports that he feels as fit as a young monkey. Currently, he is focused on continuing his reporting work, showing no signs of slowing down or stepping back from his professional responsibilities in the Dutch media landscape.