They are using this spring in and spring out policies now -- but I am not surprising that they won't and close the gaps completely as soon as next year.

If you follow history context, they will descalate for a bit to get you off guard before the actual exterminations begin. The 10 year period of "Weimar Blues" (Uneasy peace with hedonism society), the first 4 or so years of Nazi Germany (economy increases effectively through supervision from Hitler) and the first year of Khmer Rouge (where you're allowed to eat with family) were such examples.

They are using this spring in and spring out policies now -- but I am not surprising that they won't and close the gaps completely as soon as next year.

If you follow history context, they will escalate gradually to the extermination scenario within a span of a number of years.