Hertha Berlin wide man Weiser's 40th-minute winner gave Germany a deserved 1-0 victory in Friday's final in Krakow.
Disappointing Spain were chasing a record-equalling fifth title but rarely looked like winning their third crown in four tournaments.Saul Niguez and Real Madrid wonderkid Marco Asensio barely made an impact as Germany, who beat England in the semi finals, shut them out.
Max Meyer hit the post for Germany early on and the best Spain could muster was when Saul's drive was turned away by Julien Pollersbeck.
While Spain were the favourites the Germans, and charismatic coach Stefan Kuntz, had enjoyed a relaxed build-up with Kuntz singing and joking in his pre-match press conference.
Spain, in contrast, appeared uptight and Kuntz had fired an early warning that they should not take winning the title for granted despite their impressive form heading into the final.While Arsenal's Hector Bellerin glanced wide for Spain his former Gunners team-mate Serge Gnabry drilled into the sidenetting as Kuntz's men hunted their opponents down.
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